Signification
When someone begins to fall asleep.
Contexte culturel
Armenians often use this phrase to politely excuse themselves from a long social visit without offending the host. In Western Armenian communities, 'Քունս կուգայ' (Sleep is coming to me) is more frequent than 'Քունս կտանի'. In villages, 'sleep taking you' is often associated with the 'heavy air' of the mountains or the smell of fresh hay. Younger Armenians use the negative 'Քունս չի տանում' to discuss the stress of city life and late-night gaming/work.
The Suffix is Key
Always remember to change the suffix on 'Քուն' to match yourself (-ս) or the person you're talking to (-դ).
Don't be the Subject
Never say 'Es qun em tanum'. It sounds like you are physically carrying a box labeled 'Sleep'.
Signification
When someone begins to fall asleep.
The Suffix is Key
Always remember to change the suffix on 'Քուն' to match yourself (-ս) or the person you're talking to (-դ).
Don't be the Subject
Never say 'Es qun em tanum'. It sounds like you are physically carrying a box labeled 'Sleep'.
Use it for Boredom
It's a very native way to say something is boring without being too rude. 'Այս գիրքը կարդալիս քունս տանում է'.
Coffee Counter
If someone says this to you, the culturally appropriate response is to offer coffee or tea.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct possessive suffix for 'I am getting sleepy'.
Քուն___ տանում է:
The suffix -ս corresponds to 'my' (1st person singular).
Which sentence means 'The child fell asleep'?
Choose the correct past tense form:
'Տարավ' is the past tense of 'տանել'.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
A: Արի՛ սուրճ խմենք: B: Չէ, շնորհակալություն, արդեն _________:
This is the natural way to say you are ready for bed instead of coffee.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are driving and feel dangerous fatigue.
This expresses the immediate need to stop due to drifting off.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Sleep Idioms
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesՔուն___ տանում է:
The suffix -ս corresponds to 'my' (1st person singular).
Choose the correct past tense form:
'Տարավ' is the past tense of 'տանել'.
A: Արի՛ սուրճ խմենք: B: Չէ, շնորհակալություն, արդեն _________:
This is the natural way to say you are ready for bed instead of coffee.
Situation: You are driving and feel dangerous fatigue.
This expresses the immediate need to stop due to drifting off.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, you can say 'Քունս տարավ' to mean you accidentally took a nap.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, family, and even your boss if you have a good relationship.
'Հոգնած եմ' means 'I am tired' (general state). 'Քունս տանում է' means 'I am falling asleep right now'.
Use the negative: 'Քունս չի տանում' (K'uns chi tanum).
Yes, 'Կատվի քունը տանում է' (The cat is falling asleep).
Yes, 'Անջատվել' (to be switched off) is common slang for falling asleep suddenly.
Because sleep is seen as taking you away from the current reality to another place.
No, it's strictly for actual sleep.
Yes, that's the present perfect, meaning 'I have fallen asleep' (often said right after waking up).
Yes, but 'Քունս կուգայ' is more frequent there.
Expressions liées
Քունը գալ
similarSleep is coming
Աչքերը կպչել
specialized formEyes sticking together
Քունը փախչել
contrastSleep running away
Քնի մեջ լինել
builds onTo be in sleep
Քունը հաղթել
similarSleep to win
