Significado
Way to say goodbye when leaving.
Contexto cultural
The 'Long Goodbye': Parting is a process. Saying 'Barov mnaq' is often the signal that the final stage of leaving has begun. In Western Armenian communities (Lebanon, Syria, USA), the phrase is equally common but might be pronounced 'Parov mnaq'. In villages, the phrase is often followed by a specific blessing for the home's abundance. Younger people use it less in cafes but almost always use it when leaving their parents' or grandparents' homes.
The Reciprocal Rule
Always wait for the host to say 'Barov gnaq' after you say 'Barov mnaq'. It completes the social contract.
Singular vs Plural
Using 'mnaq' with your best friend might make them think you're mad at them or being weirdly formal.
Significado
Way to say goodbye when leaving.
The Reciprocal Rule
Always wait for the host to say 'Barov gnaq' after you say 'Barov mnaq'. It completes the social contract.
Singular vs Plural
Using 'mnaq' with your best friend might make them think you're mad at them or being weirdly formal.
Add 'De' (Դե)
Starting with 'De...' (Well...) makes the departure feel more natural and less abrupt.
Handshakes
In Armenia, men usually shake hands while saying this. Women might exchange a kiss on the cheek.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'to stay' (մնալ) for a formal situation.
Ես գնում եմ, բարով ____:
In a formal situation or when addressing a group, the plural/polite form 'մնաք' is required.
Match the phrase to the correct person.
You are leaving your friend's house. What do you say?
Since you are the one leaving and it's a friend, 'Բարով մնաս' is the correct choice.
Which response is correct when someone says 'Բարով մնաք' to you?
Guest: 'Բարով մնաք:' Host: '________'
The host should always respond with 'Բարով գնաք' (Go well).
Complete the dialogue between a student and a teacher.
Student: Շնորհակալություն դասի համար, պարոն Սարգսյան: Teacher: Խնդրեմ, Արամ ջան: Student: ________
The student is leaving and must use the formal 'մնաք' for the teacher.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Who is leaving?
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosԵս գնում եմ, բարով ____:
In a formal situation or when addressing a group, the plural/polite form 'մնաք' is required.
You are leaving your friend's house. What do you say?
Since you are the one leaving and it's a friend, 'Բարով մնաս' is the correct choice.
Guest: 'Բարով մնաք:' Host: '________'
The host should always respond with 'Բարով գնաք' (Go well).
Student: Շնորհակալություն դասի համար, պարոն Սարգսյան: Teacher: Խնդրեմ, Արամ ջան: Student: ________
The student is leaving and must use the formal 'մնաք' for the teacher.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasWhile it has roots in blessings, it is used by everyone today, regardless of religious belief. It's a cultural standard of politeness.
It's better for spoken language. In emails, use 'Հարգանքներով' (With regards) or 'Լավագույն ցանկություններով' (Best wishes).
Use the plural 'Barov mnaq' even if they are your friends, because you are addressing a group.
In Yerevan, 'Paka' (from Russian) or 'Bye' is common among youth, but 'Barov mnaq' will always earn you more respect.
No, 'Barov' is an adverbial form and stays the same regardless of who you are talking to.
Always use the plural 'Barov mnaq' to show professional respect.
It is 'Parov mnaq' (Պարով մնաք), as the 'B' sound shifts to 'P' in Western Armenian.
Yes, it's very polite to say it to a waiter or cafe staff as you leave.
Yes, a speaker might end their speech by saying 'Mnaq barov' to the audience.
Just say 'Hajoghutyun' (Success/Good luck); it's a safe universal goodbye.
Frases relacionadas
Բարով գնաք
contrastGo well
Մնաք բարով
similarStay well (poetic)
Ցտեսություն
synonymGoodbye
Հաջողություն
similarGood luck / Success
Աստված պահապան
specialized formGod be your protector
