Signification
Describing short distance.
Contexte culturel
The 'Armenian Kilometer' is a real concept. If a local says 'motik e', be prepared for a walk that might be longer than expected. It's a sign of hospitality and optimism. Taxi drivers often use 'motik e' to justify a short trip or to explain why they are taking a specific route. It's a way of building rapport. In Western Armenian (spoken in the Diaspora), you might hear 'Մօտիկ է' (spelled with 'o' instead of 'o'). The usage remains identical. In villages, 'motik' might refer to the next mountain or valley. Distance is relative to the terrain.
The 'A' ending
In casual Yerevan speech, people often say 'Motik a' instead of 'Motik e'. This is the most common informal variation.
Case matters
If you say 'close to X', X must be in the dative case. 'Motik e kangar-IN' (close to the stop).
Signification
Describing short distance.
The 'A' ending
In casual Yerevan speech, people often say 'Motik a' instead of 'Motik e'. This is the most common informal variation.
Case matters
If you say 'close to X', X must be in the dative case. 'Motik e kangar-IN' (close to the stop).
Double it up
Saying 'Մոտիկ-մոտիկ' (motik-motik) implies something is very, very close or happening in very small steps.
Polite confirmation
Even if you know it's far, saying 'Motik e' to a guest is a way of making them feel welcome and not burdened by the journey.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing auxiliary verb.
Դպրոցը շատ մոտիկ ___:
The subject 'Դպրոցը' (The school) is 3rd person singular, so we use 'է'.
Which sentence means 'The bus is not close'?
Choose the correct negation:
'Չէ' is the negative form of 'է'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are 1 minute away from your friend's house. What do you say?
'Shat motik' emphasizes that you are almost there.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Կանգառը հեռո՞ւ է: B: Չէ, _________:
'Մոտիկ է' is the natural antonym to 'հեռու է' (is far) in this context.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Motik vs Heru
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesԴպրոցը շատ մոտիկ ___:
The subject 'Դպրոցը' (The school) is 3rd person singular, so we use 'է'.
Choose the correct negation:
'Չէ' is the negative form of 'է'.
You are 1 minute away from your friend's house. What do you say?
'Shat motik' emphasizes that you are almost there.
A: Կանգառը հեռո՞ւ է: B: Չէ, _________:
'Մոտիկ է' is the natural antonym to 'հեռու է' (is far) in this context.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but only for physical distance (e.g., 'He is close to the door'). For emotional closeness, use 'mterim'.
'Mot' is a preposition (near/at), while 'Motik' is an adjective (close). You say 'Motik e' but 'Im mot' (at my place).
You say 'Ինչքա՞ն մոտիկ է' (Inchqan motik e?).
Yes, it's neutral. However, 'Մոտակայքում է' sounds slightly more professional for locations.
Absolutely. 'Verjnajamkete motik e' is a very common way to say a deadline is approaching.
Use the verb form: 'Մոտենում է' (Motenum e).
'Heru' (Far).
It's better to say 'Nman e' (It's similar), though 'Motik e' is sometimes used colloquially for shades.
Yes, though they spell it 'Մօտիկ' and might pronounce it slightly differently.
No, for a close score, use 'larvats' (tense) or just describe the points.
Expressions liées
Հեռու է
contrastIt is far.
Մոտակայքում
similarIn the vicinity.
Կողքին է
specialized formIt is beside/next to.
Հասնում ենք
builds onWe are arriving.
Մոտավորապես
similarApproximately.
