뜻
Agreeing to a suggestion.
문화적 배경
Armenians often use rhetorical questions to express strong emotions or certainties. 'Ինչո՞ւ ոչ' is part of this linguistic habit. In the capital, you'll hear the more Russian-influenced 'Ինչի՞ չէ' (Inchi che) very frequently in casual settings. Western Armenian speakers might say 'Ինչո՞ւ չըլլար' (Inch’u ch’ellar), which means 'Why wouldn't it be?'. In Armenian startups, 'Ինչո՞ւ ոչ' is the motto of the 'can-do' spirit, reflecting a desire to compete globally.
The Smile Factor
Always pair 'Ինչո՞ւ ոչ' with a smile. It's an enthusiastic phrase, and your body language should match.
The Question Mark
Don't forget the 'paruyk' (՞) when texting. It's what makes it a question and not just a weird statement.
뜻
Agreeing to a suggestion.
The Smile Factor
Always pair 'Ինչո՞ւ ոչ' with a smile. It's an enthusiastic phrase, and your body language should match.
The Question Mark
Don't forget the 'paruyk' (՞) when texting. It's what makes it a question and not just a weird statement.
Add 'ջան'
To sound like a local, say 'Ինչո՞ւ ոչ, ջան' when talking to friends. It adds a layer of warmth.
Spontaneity
Armenians love spontaneity. Using this phrase shows you're ready for an unplanned adventure.
셀프 테스트
Complete the response to agree to the suggestion.
— Արի գնանք սուրճ խմելու: — ____ ոչ:
The phrase for 'Why not?' is 'Ինչո՞ւ ոչ'.
Which of these is the correct way to write the phrase in Armenian?
Choose the correct spelling and punctuation:
In Armenian, the question mark (պարույք) goes on the stressed vowel 'ու'.
Match the suggestion to the best 'Ինչո՞ւ ոչ' response.
Suggestion: 'Գնա՞նք թանգարան:' (Shall we go to the museum?)
The response should match the context of a museum (art).
Complete the dialogue between two colleagues.
A: Մենք կարող ենք այս նախագիծը վաղը սկսել: B: ____, դա մեզ ժամանակ կտա:
'Ինչո՞ւ ոչ' fits the positive tone of the second part of the sentence.
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시각 학습 자료
When to say 'Ինչո՞ւ ոչ'
Food
- • New dishes
- • Dessert
- • Coffee
Travel
- • Weekend trips
- • Walking
- • Museums
Social
- • Meeting friends
- • Helping out
- • Parties
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제— Արի գնանք սուրճ խմելու: — ____ ոչ:
The phrase for 'Why not?' is 'Ինչո՞ւ ոչ'.
Choose the correct spelling and punctuation:
In Armenian, the question mark (պարույք) goes on the stressed vowel 'ու'.
Suggestion: 'Գնա՞նք թանգարան:' (Shall we go to the museum?)
The response should match the context of a museum (art).
A: Մենք կարող ենք այս նախագիծը վաղը սկսել: B: ____, դա մեզ ժամանակ կտա:
'Ինչո՞ւ ոչ' fits the positive tone of the second part of the sentence.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Yes, it is neutral and polite. It shows you are open to ideas.
It goes on the 'ու' of 'Ինչո՞ւ'.
Yes, they are almost identical. 'Ինչո՞ւ չէ' is slightly more common in Yerevan.
Usually no. It's almost always used as an agreement. If you want a reason, ask 'Իսկ ինչո՞ւ չի կարելի:'
Yes, though they might prefer 'Ինչո՞ւ չըլլար'.
Yes, with a flat or falling intonation, it can mean 'Sure, whatever'. But this is rare for learners.
Usually 'Դե ուրեմն...' (Well then...) followed by the next step of the plan.
Absolutely, it's very common in texting.
No, it is gender-neutral.
No, it's a standard expression.
관련 표현
Ինչո՞ւ չէ
synonymWhy not?
Իհարկե
similarOf course
Համաձայն եմ
similarI agree
Ոչ մի դեպքում
contrastIn no case / No way
Մեծ հաճույքով
specialized formWith great pleasure
