Signification
Expressing possibility.
Contexte culturel
Armenians value hospitality and 'saving face.' Using 'Hnaravor e' instead of a direct 'No' is a sign of respect and politeness. In Armenian business culture, 'Hnaravor e' can be a way to signal that a request is difficult without being dismissive. In Western Armenian, 'Gareli e' is often used where Eastern Armenians would strictly use 'Hnaravor e'. On Armenian social media, 'Hnaravor e' is often used in polls or when discussing rumors about celebrities or politics.
The 'Maybe' Trick
If you forget the word for 'maybe' (migutse), just use 'Hnaravor e'. It works in 99% of situations.
Avoid 'I am possible'
Never say 'Yes hnaravor em'. Always start with 'Hnaravor e...'
Signification
Expressing possibility.
The 'Maybe' Trick
If you forget the word for 'maybe' (migutse), just use 'Hnaravor e'. It works in 99% of situations.
Avoid 'I am possible'
Never say 'Yes hnaravor em'. Always start with 'Hnaravor e...'
Softening the Blow
Use this phrase when you want to decline an invitation politely without saying a flat 'no'.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct word to ask for permission to enter.
______, մտնել:
While 'Hnaravor e' means possible, 'Kareli e' is the correct form for asking permission.
Complete the sentence to say 'It is possible that it will rain.'
Հնարավոր է, ____ անձրև գա:
'Որ' is the conjunction used to mean 'that' in this context.
Complete the dialogue with a polite 'maybe'.
— Կգա՞ս իմ ծննդին: — ________, կփորձեմ:
'Hnaravor e' is the polite way to say you might attend.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Everything is possible.
'Amen inch' means 'everything'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Possibility vs. Permission
Banque d exercices
4 exercices______, մտնել:
While 'Hnaravor e' means possible, 'Kareli e' is the correct form for asking permission.
Հնարավոր է, ____ անձրև գա:
'Որ' is the conjunction used to mean 'that' in this context.
— Կգա՞ս իմ ծննդին: — ________, կփորձեմ:
'Hnaravor e' is the polite way to say you might attend.
Everything is possible.
'Amen inch' means 'everything'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes, it is one of the most common ways to say 'maybe' or 'it is possible' in Armenian.
Yes, you can ask 'Hnarավոր է՞ օգնել' (Is it possible to help?), which is very polite.
'Hnaravor e' is 'It is possible' (impersonal phrase), while 'Migutse' is 'Perhaps' (adverb). They are often interchangeable.
Simply add the negative prefix 'an-': 'Anhnar e' (Անհնար է).
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Yes, usually the following verb is in the subjunctive mood (e.g., 'Hnaravor e gam' - It's possible I come).
No, use 'Kareli e' for permission.
Use 'Hnaravorins shut' (Հնարավորինս շուտ).
No, in Armenian the 'h' (հ) is always pronounced clearly.
It means a 'means' or a 'way' to do something.
Yes, that means 'It was not possible'.
Yes, it is used and understood, though Western Armenian has some other common alternatives.
Expressions liées
Միգուցե
synonymMaybe / Perhaps
Կարելի է
similarIt is allowed / One can
Անհնար է
contrastIt is impossible
Հավանաբար
similarProbably
Կարող է պատահել
builds onIt might happen
