A1 Expression 중립

Ամոթ է

ամոթ է

It is a shame

Used to describe embarrassing or inappropriate behavior.

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문화적 배경

The phrase is a primary tool for 'socializing' children into the community's values. In the diaspora, 'Ամոթ է' is often used to preserve the Armenian language and traditions among younger generations. In the capital, the phrase is becoming slightly more 'ironic' among youth, used to tease friends about minor social slips.

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The Hospitality Rule

If an Armenian host says 'Ամոթ է' when you try to help or pay, they aren't actually insulted; they are performing their role as a generous host. Persist once, then accept.

Used to describe embarrassing or inappropriate behavior.

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The Hospitality Rule

If an Armenian host says 'Ամոթ է' when you try to help or pay, they aren't actually insulted; they are performing their role as a generous host. Persist once, then accept.

셀프 테스트

Which phrase is appropriate when a child is being rude to a guest?

Երեխան չի բարևում հյուրին:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Ամոթ է

You use 'Ամոթ է' to correct the child's lack of manners.

Complete the sentence to say 'Shame on you.'

Ամոթ է ____:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: քեզ

'Քեզ' is the dative form of 'you,' making the phrase 'Shame on you.'

Match the response to the situation.

Situation: You forgot your mother's birthday.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Ամոթ է ինձ համար:

Expressing personal shame for a lapse in duty.

🎉 점수: /3

시각 학습 자료

When to say Ամոթ է

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Bad Manners

  • Shouting
  • Littering
  • Rudeness

Hospitality

  • Guest paying
  • Refusing food

연습 문제 은행

3 연습 문제
Which phrase is appropriate when a child is being rude to a guest? Choose A1

Երեխան չի բարևում հյուրին:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Ամոթ է

You use 'Ամոթ է' to correct the child's lack of manners.

Complete the sentence to say 'Shame on you.' Fill Blank A2

Ամոթ է ____:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: քեզ

'Քեզ' is the dative form of 'you,' making the phrase 'Shame on you.'

Match the response to the situation. situation_matching B1

Situation: You forgot your mother's birthday.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Ամոթ է ինձ համար:

Expressing personal shame for a lapse in duty.

🎉 점수: /3

자주 묻는 질문

1 질문

It can be if said to a stranger in a harsh tone, but generally, it's a standard social corrective.

관련 표현

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Անհարմար է

similar

It is uncomfortable/awkward.

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Մեղք է

similar

It is a sin / It is a pity.

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Խայտառակություն

specialized form

A disgrace / A scandal.

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