뜻
Very informal way to say 'don't worry'.
문화적 배경
In Yerevan, 'Gorts chka' is often accompanied by a specific hand gesture—a slight wave of the hand as if brushing away a fly. This reinforces the idea that the favor was 'nothing.' Western Armenian speakers (from Lebanon, Syria, etc.) might find 'Gorts chka' a bit harsh or too 'Eastern.' They prefer 'Pan mы che' (Բան մը չէ). In the Rabiz subculture, 'Gorts chka' is a mantra of being a 'cool guy' who never complains about helping his friends. It's about loyalty and ease. Even in modern Yerevan tech offices, 'Gorts chka' is used between young colleagues to keep the atmosphere light and avoid the stiffness of formal Armenian.
The 'Jan' Addition
Always add 'jan' at the end ('Gorts chka, jan') to sound 100% more like a local and friendly person.
Watch the Tone
If you say it too fast or with a flat tone, it might sound like you're actually saying you have no work to do. Keep it light!
뜻
Very informal way to say 'don't worry'.
The 'Jan' Addition
Always add 'jan' at the end ('Gorts chka, jan') to sound 100% more like a local and friendly person.
Watch the Tone
If you say it too fast or with a flat tone, it might sound like you're actually saying you have no work to do. Keep it light!
The 'Lav Tgha' Vibe
Using this phrase correctly gives you instant 'street cred' in Yerevan. It shows you're not a 'stiff' tourist.
Texting Shortcut
In Armenian Latin-script texting, people often just write 'Gorts chka' or even 'G/ch' in very close circles.
셀프 테스트
Choose the best response to: 'Շնորհակալություն օգնության համար:'
— Շնորհակալություն օգնության համար:
'Գործ չկա' is the natural way to say 'No problem' in response to thanks.
Complete the sentence with the correct word.
— Կներես, ուշացա: — _____ չկա, նոր ենք եկել:
The phrase is 'Գործ չկա.'
In which situation is 'Գործ չկա' appropriate?
Select the correct context:
It is an informal slang phrase for social settings.
Complete the dialogue between two brothers.
Ախպեր, կներես, հեռախոսդ վերցրեցի առանց հարցնելու: — _____, վերցրու ինչքան պետք է:
It dismisses the apology for taking the phone.
🎉 점수: /4
시각 학습 자료
When to say Gorts Chka
Friends
- • After a favor
- • After an apology
- • Borrowing stuff
Strangers
- • Bumping into them
- • Holding a door
- • Small talk
Family
- • Helping with chores
- • Sharing food
- • Minor mistakes
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제— Շնորհակալություն օգնության համար:
'Գործ չկա' is the natural way to say 'No problem' in response to thanks.
— Կներես, ուշացա: — _____ չկա, նոր ենք եկել:
The phrase is 'Գործ չկա.'
Select the correct context:
It is an informal slang phrase for social settings.
Ախպեր, կներես, հեռախոսդ վերցրեցի առանց հարցնելու: — _____, վերցրու ինչքան պետք է:
It dismisses the apology for taking the phone.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Not at all, as long as you use it with friends or peers. It's actually very friendly and helpful.
Better not. Use 'Khndrem' or 'Vochinch' to be safe and respectful.
'Gorts chka' is more slangy/informal. 'Khndir chka' is neutral and can be used in more situations.
In a different context, yes. If someone asks 'How is work?' and you say 'Gorts chka,' it means there is no work to do.
Rarely. They usually say 'Pan mы che.'
Yes! If they apologize, you can say 'Gorts chka' to mean 'No worries, it didn't hurt.'
It's a cultural metaphor—doing a favor is 'work,' so saying there's 'no work' means the favor was effortless.
No, it's a fixed singular expression.
Only if the meeting is very casual and you are close with everyone. Otherwise, avoid it.
It's like the 'ts' in 'cats' or 'tsunami.'
관련 표현
Խնդիր չկա
synonymNo problem
Ոչինչ
similarIt's nothing / It's okay
Հոգ չէ
similarNo worry
Խնդրեմ
contrastYou're welcome / Please
Բան չկա
synonymNothing / No problem
