Signification
Stating a place is full.
Contexte culturel
In Armenian minibuses (marshrutkas), 'Տեղ չկա' is often a suggestion rather than a rule. Drivers might still try to fit you in if you are willing to stand in a very tight space. At a traditional Armenian feast, saying 'Տեղ չկա' regarding your stomach is a polite way to decline more food without offending the host. In Yerevan, 'Տեղ չկա' is a common sign on parking lots during peak hours, often accompanied by a hand gesture (shaking the hand side to side). The concept of 'place' (tegh) is often linked to identity. 'No place' can poetically refer to the feeling of being an outsider.
The Hand Gesture
When saying 'Tegh chka' in a car or parking context, Armenians often wave their hand flat, palm down, from side to side.
Don't be too blunt
In a formal office, 'Տեղ չկա' might sound a bit too direct. Try 'Այս պահին հնարավորություն չկա' (There is no possibility at this moment).
Signification
Stating a place is full.
The Hand Gesture
When saying 'Tegh chka' in a car or parking context, Armenians often wave their hand flat, palm down, from side to side.
Don't be too blunt
In a formal office, 'Տեղ չկա' might sound a bit too direct. Try 'Այս պահին հնարավորություն չկա' (There is no possibility at this moment).
Digital Storage
Use this phrase when your computer warns you about disk space. It's the most natural way to describe it.
The Marshrutka Rule
If a driver says 'Tegh chka', he usually means 'no seats'. You can still ask 'Կարելի՞ է կանգնած' (Is it possible standing?).
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to say 'There is no room in the bus'.
Ավտոբուսում _____ չկա:
'Տեղ' means place/room, which fits the context of a bus.
How do you say 'There was no room' (past tense)?
Which one is correct?
'Չկար' is the past tense of 'չկա'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are trying to put one more shirt in a full suitcase.
You use this to indicate the suitcase is full.
Complete the dialogue at a restaurant.
Guest: Ազատ տեղ կա՞: Host: Ոչ, ցավոք _____:
The host is confirming there is no room after saying 'No, unfortunately'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Where can there be 'No Room'?
Transport
- • Bus
- • Car
- • Train
Objects
- • Box
- • Suitcase
- • Closet
Abstract
- • Doubt
- • Error
- • Heart
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesԱվտոբուսում _____ չկա:
'Տեղ' means place/room, which fits the context of a bus.
Which one is correct?
'Չկար' is the past tense of 'չկա'.
Situation: You are trying to put one more shirt in a full suitcase.
You use this to indicate the suitcase is full.
Guest: Ազատ տեղ կա՞: Host: Ոչ, ցավոք _____:
The host is confirming there is no room after saying 'No, unfortunately'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes, it's very common and slightly humorous. 'Էլ տեղ չկա' (No more room).
Yes, it is neutral and used in all settings, including news and literature.
Technically 'Տեղեր չկան', but 'Տեղ չկա' is used 99% of the time even for multiple spots.
Yes: 'Սխալվելու տեղ չկա'.
Use 'Լիքը տեղ կա' (Liqə tegh ka).
In Western Armenian, they often say 'Տեղ չկայ' (Tegh chga), with a slightly different pronunciation of 'k'.
Yes, 'Ազատ սենյակ չկա' is more specific, but 'Տեղ չկա' works too.
Not inherently, but the tone of voice matters. In transport, it's just a fact.
That's quite harsh: 'Քեզ համար տեղ չկա'. Use with caution!
Yes, 'Այս տեղը սիրուն է' (This place/spot is beautiful).
Add 'այլևս' (aylevs) -> 'Այլևս տեղ չկա'.
Yes, 'Սրտումս տեղ չկա' is a classic romantic cliché.
Expressions liées
Ազատ տեղ
similarFree space
Լիքն է
synonymIt is full
Ժամանակ չկա
contrastNo time
Ասեղ գցելու տեղ չկա
specialized formNo place to drop a needle
Տեղդ լավ է
builds onYour place is good
