Signification
Indicating ease or lack of trouble.
Contexte culturel
In the capital, life is fast-paced but social. 'Khndir chka' is used as a quick verbal handshake to keep things moving smoothly in shops and cafes. Diaspora Armenians often use 'Khndir chka' as a direct translation of 'No problem', making it one of the most resilient phrases in heritage language speakers. In villages, hospitality is even more formal. While 'Khndir chka' is used, you might also hear 'Հրամմե' (Hramme) which is a very traditional way to say 'Please/Go ahead'. Modern Armenian tech startups use 'Khndir chka' to signal an 'Agile' and 'Can-do' attitude, moving away from older, more bureaucratic language.
The 'Jan' Addition
Add 'jan' at the end ('Khndir chka, jan') to make it sound 10x more native and friendly.
Don't over-formalize
In a very formal business letter, use 'Խնդիրը կարգավորված է' (The issue is settled) instead of the idiomatic 'Khndir chka'.
Signification
Indicating ease or lack of trouble.
The 'Jan' Addition
Add 'jan' at the end ('Khndir chka, jan') to make it sound 10x more native and friendly.
Don't over-formalize
In a very formal business letter, use 'Խնդիրը կարգավորված է' (The issue is settled) instead of the idiomatic 'Khndir chka'.
Teste-toi
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
Աննա: Շնորհակալություն օգնության համար: Դավիթ: ___________:
When someone says 'Thank you', 'Khndir chka' is the most natural response.
Match the situation to the response.
Someone apologizes for being 5 minutes late.
'Khndir chka' is used to accept apologies and show that the delay is not a problem.
Fill in the missing word.
Խնդիր ____ (There is no problem).
The negative existential verb for 'there is not' in Armenian is 'chka'.
Which phrase is the most common slang version?
Casual 'No problem' among friends:
'Problem chka' uses the loanword and is very common in casual speech.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to say 'Khndir chka'
Social
- • After 'Thanks'
- • After 'Sorry'
- • Accepting a favor
Work
- • New task
- • Deadline change
- • Helping a peer
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesԱննա: Շնորհակալություն օգնության համար: Դավիթ: ___________:
When someone says 'Thank you', 'Khndir chka' is the most natural response.
Someone apologizes for being 5 minutes late.
'Khndir chka' is used to accept apologies and show that the delay is not a problem.
Խնդիր ____ (There is no problem).
The negative existential verb for 'there is not' in Armenian is 'chka'.
Casual 'No problem' among friends:
'Problem chka' uses the loanword and is very common in casual speech.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsYes, it is perfectly acceptable in a modern office environment to show you are helpful.
Technically yes, but it usually implies 'There is no problem [with the situation]'. If you mean 'I don't have any issues', 'Es khndir chunem' is more specific.
Expressions liées
Խնդրեմ
synonymPlease / You're welcome
Չարժե
synonymDon't mention it
Հոգ չէ
similarNo worries
Վոչինչ
similarIt's nothing
