Signification
To lose an opportunity.
Contexte culturel
In Armenian business culture, relationships are key. If you don't nurture a relationship, the deal will 'go from your hand.' It's not just about the price, but the 'grip' you have on the trust. Among the Armenian Diaspora, this phrase is often used to talk about the loss of language or culture in younger generations. In villages, this is used literally for livestock that escapes or crops that fail due to weather. Yerevan's tech scene uses this for 'missing the boat' on investment rounds or talent acquisition.
Colloquial Pronunciation
In everyday speech, Armenians often drop the 'ք' and say 'ձեռիցս' (dzer-its-es). It sounds more natural.
Don't be too literal
If you drop your phone, say 'հեռախոսս ընկավ' (my phone fell). If you say 'ձեռքիցս գնաց', people might think it broke or you lost it forever.
Signification
To lose an opportunity.
Colloquial Pronunciation
In everyday speech, Armenians often drop the 'ք' and say 'ձեռիցս' (dzer-its-es). It sounds more natural.
Don't be too literal
If you drop your phone, say 'հեռախոսս ընկավ' (my phone fell). If you say 'ձեռքիցս գնաց', people might think it broke or you lost it forever.
Use with 'ափսոս'
Pairing this with 'ափսոս' (pity/alas) makes you sound very native. 'Ափսո՜ս, ձեռքիցս գնաց...'
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'ձեռքից գնալ'.
Ափսոս, այդ լավ տունը ________: (It went from my hand)
Since the speaker says 'Ափսոս' (Pity), they are likely referring to their own loss, so 'ձեռքիցս' (from my hand) is correct.
Which sentence correctly uses the idiom?
Choose the correct sentence:
The object (bus) must be the subject, and the verb must be 'գնալ' (to go).
Match the situation to the correct phrase.
You missed a job because you didn't reply to an email.
This idiom is perfect for missing a job opportunity due to a delay.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Տոմսերը գնեցի՞ր: B: Ոչ, մինչև քարտս գտա, ________:
Since 'տոմսերը' (tickets) is plural, the verb must be plural 'գնացին'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesԱփսոս, այդ լավ տունը ________: (It went from my hand)
Since the speaker says 'Ափսոս' (Pity), they are likely referring to their own loss, so 'ձեռքիցս' (from my hand) is correct.
Choose the correct sentence:
The object (bus) must be the subject, and the verb must be 'գնալ' (to go).
You missed a job because you didn't reply to an email.
This idiom is perfect for missing a job opportunity due to a delay.
A: Տոմսերը գնեցի՞ր: B: Ոչ, մինչև քարտս գտա, ________:
Since 'տոմսերը' (tickets) is plural, the verb must be plural 'գնացին'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but it usually means you lost a romantic chance or a business contact. It doesn't mean they died.
Yes, if you are explaining why a previous project didn't work out. It's professional yet idiomatic.
If many things are lost, use 'ձեռքիցս գնացին'. If many people lose one thing, use 'ձեռքներիցս գնաց'.
Almost always. It's rarely used for something you are happy to lose.
Yes, it means 'It is slipping away right now.' Use it when you feel you are losing control of a situation.
Yes, 'թռավ' (it flew) is the most common slang alternative.
Use 'ձեռքիցդ մի՛ թող' (literally: don't let it go from your hand).
Yes, it's common in both Eastern and Western Armenian, though the pronunciation varies slightly.
Absolutely. It's one of the most common ways to say you missed a bus or train.
'Կորցնել' is just 'to lose.' 'Ձեռքից գնալ' is more visual and implies the thing was right there in your hand.
Expressions liées
Ձեռքից բաց թողնել
similarTo let go from the hand.
Ձեռքից հանել
similarTo take out of the hand.
Ձեռք բերել
contrastTo acquire or obtain.
Ձեռքից գալ
similarTo be able to do.
