मतलब
Used when no one knows the answer.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Armenians often use religious phrases as 'fillers' or discourse markers. It doesn't necessarily imply the speaker is praying. In Western Armenian (spoken in the Diaspora), the phrase is often 'Աստուած գիտէ' (Asdvadz gidé), reflecting the phonetic differences of the dialect. In villages, you might hear more elaborate versions like 'Աստծուն է պահված' (It is kept for God), meaning only God has the answer.
The Shrug
Always accompany this phrase with a slight shrug of the shoulders for maximum authenticity.
Not for Exams
Never use this when a teacher asks you a factual question unless you want to fail with style.
मतलब
Used when no one knows the answer.
The Shrug
Always accompany this phrase with a slight shrug of the shoulders for maximum authenticity.
Not for Exams
Never use this when a teacher asks you a factual question unless you want to fail with style.
Add 'թե'
To sound more advanced, follow the phrase with 'թե' (te) and a question word like 'երբ' (when) or 'ուր' (where).
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
— Ե՞րբ կավարտվի այս դասը: — ... :
The phrase always uses the 3rd person singular 'գիտի'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'God knows what he is doing'?
Choose the correct translation:
The standard structure is 'Աստված գիտի' followed by 'թե' and the rest of the sentence.
Match the response 'Աստված գիտի' to the most appropriate question.
Which question fits best?
The phrase is used for unpredictable future events, not basic facts.
🎉 स्कोर: /3
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
अभ्यास बैंक
3 अभ्यास— Ե՞րբ կավարտվի այս դասը: — ... :
The phrase always uses the 3rd person singular 'գիտի'.
Choose the correct translation:
The standard structure is 'Աստված գիտի' followed by 'թե' and the rest of the sentence.
Which question fits best?
The phrase is used for unpredictable future events, not basic facts.
🎉 स्कोर: /3
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
3 सवालTechnically yes, but practically no. People of all beliefs use it as a common idiom.
Yes, if the question is about something unpredictable (like the market), but not if it's about your tasks.
'Աստված գիտի' is slightly more emphatic and common. 'Ով գիտի' is a direct translation of 'Who knows?'.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Աստված տա
similarGod grant / Hopefully
Ով գիտի
synonymWho knows
Փառք Աստծո
similarThank God
Աստված պահի
similarGod protect
