Significado
To ignore something intentionally.
Contexto cultural
In Armenian culture, a host will often 'close an eye' to a guest's breach of etiquette to ensure the guest feels comfortable. This is part of the 'hyurasirutyun' (hospitality) code. Post-2018 'Velvet Revolution' Armenia has seen a shift where 'աչք փակել' on corruption is no longer socially acceptable among the youth. Grandparents in Armenia are famous for 'closing an eye' on their grandchildren's mischief, often hiding it from the stricter parents. In many Armenian businesses, loyalty is valued so highly that bosses may 'close an eye' to the technical mistakes of loyal employees.
Use 'vray'
Always remember to put the thing you are ignoring in the genitive case followed by 'վրա' (vray).
Don't use for serious crimes
In a courtroom, saying you 'closed an eye' makes you sound like an accomplice.
Significado
To ignore something intentionally.
Use 'vray'
Always remember to put the thing you are ignoring in the genitive case followed by 'վրա' (vray).
Don't use for serious crimes
In a courtroom, saying you 'closed an eye' makes you sound like an accomplice.
Softening the blow
Use this phrase to tell someone you've forgiven them without making a big deal out of it.
The 'Big Person' rule
In Armenia, being someone who can 'close an eye' is often seen as a sign of maturity and being a 'mets mard' (big person).
Teste-se
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'փակել' in the past tense.
Երեկ ես իմ ընկերոջ սխալի վրա աչք ______:
The sentence starts with 'Երեկ' (Yesterday), so you need the past simple tense (Aorist).
Which sentence correctly uses the idiom?
Choose the correct sentence:
The idiom is used for ignoring actions or faults (like lateness), not physical objects like tables or windows.
Match the Armenian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are subtle but important differences in Armenian eye-related idioms.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Նա նորից սխալվել է: B: Ոչինչ, եկեք այս անգամ ______:
'Աչք փակենք' means 'let's ignore it.' 'Աչքով անել' means 'to wink.'
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Intentional vs Accidental
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosԵրեկ ես իմ ընկերոջ սխալի վրա աչք ______:
The sentence starts with 'Երեկ' (Yesterday), so you need the past simple tense (Aorist).
Choose the correct sentence:
The idiom is used for ignoring actions or faults (like lateness), not physical objects like tables or windows.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
These are subtle but important differences in Armenian eye-related idioms.
A: Նա նորից սխալվել է: B: Ոչինչ, եկեք այս անգամ ______:
'Աչք փակենք' means 'let's ignore it.' 'Աչքով անել' means 'to wink.'
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNo, it's usually the opposite. It's a way of being forgiving and polite in social situations.
No, for blinking use 'աչքերը թարթել' (achkere tartel).
90% of the time, yes. If you just say 'ես աչք փակեցի', people will ask 'ինչի՞ վրա' (on what?).
Yes, it is common in both Eastern and Western Armenian dialects.
It's better to use 'անտեսել' for people. 'Աչք փակել' is for actions or facts.
Yes, if you are discussing overlooking a minor error or a one-time exception.
There isn't a single idiom, but 'խստորեն հետևել' (to strictly follow) or 'աչքը չթարթել' (not to blink/to be very vigilant) can work.
It's grammatically possible but sounds like you are literally trying to sleep. Stick to the singular 'աչք'.
Yes, in politics it usually implies corruption or looking the other way during a crime.
Ես աչք չեմ փակի դրա վրա (I won't close an eye on that).
Frases relacionadas
Աչքաթող անել
similarTo neglect or overlook
Մատների արանքով նայել
synonymTo look through fingers
Անտեսել
synonymTo ignore
Ներել
builds onTo forgive
Աչքը հանել
contrastTo poke an eye out
