Signification
Describing gradual progress or movement.
Contexte culturel
Armenians value the 'slow' life when it comes to social interactions. 'Kamats-kamats' is how coffee is sipped and how news is shared. In the 90s, during the 'dark and cold years,' this phrase became a symbol of hope—that life would improve 'kamats-kamats.' In villages, the pace of life is naturally 'kamats-kamats.' It reflects the agricultural cycle where nothing can be rushed. For the Diaspora, 'kamats-kamats' represents the slow process of reconnecting with their roots and language.
The Universal Answer
If someone asks how you are and you don't want to say 'good' or 'bad,' 'Kamats-kamats' is the perfect neutral answer.
Don't over-double
Not every Armenian adjective can be doubled. Stick to 'kamats-kamats' and 'qich-qich' until you hear others.
Signification
Describing gradual progress or movement.
The Universal Answer
If someone asks how you are and you don't want to say 'good' or 'bad,' 'Kamats-kamats' is the perfect neutral answer.
Don't over-double
Not every Armenian adjective can be doubled. Stick to 'kamats-kamats' and 'qich-qich' until you hear others.
Sound like a local
Use it when talking about the weather or traffic to immediately sound more like a native speaker.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase to show gradual progress.
Ես հայերեն սովորում եմ _________:
Learning a language is a gradual process, so 'kamats-kamats' is the most natural fit.
Which situation best fits the use of 'Կամաց-կամաց'?
Choose the correct context:
Recovery is a slow, steady process, which is exactly what 'kamats-kamats' describes.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ինչպե՞ս է քո նոր աշխատանքը: B: Լավ է, _________ սովորում եմ ամեն ինչ:
The speaker is saying they are gradually learning the ropes at their new job.
Which sentence is grammatically and contextually correct?
Select the best sentence:
Walking slowly and carefully is a perfect use of the phrase. The first option should just be 'kamats' (quietly).
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesԵս հայերեն սովորում եմ _________:
Learning a language is a gradual process, so 'kamats-kamats' is the most natural fit.
Choose the correct context:
Recovery is a slow, steady process, which is exactly what 'kamats-kamats' describes.
A: Ինչպե՞ս է քո նոր աշխատանքը: B: Լավ է, _________ սովորում եմ ամեն ինչ:
The speaker is saying they are gradually learning the ropes at their new job.
Select the best sentence:
Walking slowly and carefully is a perfect use of the phrase. The first option should just be 'kamats' (quietly).
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsUsually no. Use 'kamats' for volume. 'Kamats-kamats' implies a gradual change in volume.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your friends.
'Kamats' is more common in speech and also means 'quiet.' 'Dandagh' only means 'slow' and is slightly more formal.
Yes, if you want him to slow down his overall pace or be careful.
In a figurative sense, it means 'gradually' or 'bit by bit.'
Some people say 'yavash-yavash,' but it's a loanword and less 'pure.'
Yes, in emails and stories. For academic papers, use 'astichanabar.'
No, it is an adverb and never changes its form.
Yes, it is identical in both Eastern and Western Armenian.
It is already a double word. Saying it four times would be very repetitive!
Expressions liées
Քիչ-քիչ
similarLittle by little (quantity)
Աստիճանաբար
synonymGradually
Հերթով
builds onOne by one / In turn
Շուտ-շուտ
contrastOften / Frequently
