Meaning
Agreeing with someone's statement.
Cultural Background
Agreement is often accompanied by a slight nod and placing the hand over the heart to show sincerity. In business, 'Duk chisht ek' is a powerful tool to de-escalate tension during negotiations. Younger generations are increasingly using 'Du' (informal) with parents, but 'Duk' remains the standard for grandparents. In villages, formality is even more strictly observed. Addressing any adult stranger with 'Du' is considered very rude.
The Power of the Nod
In Armenia, a slow, deliberate nod while saying 'Duk chisht ek' conveys deep respect and listening.
Avoid Sarcasm
Be careful with your tone. Saying this too quickly can sound like you are dismissing the person.
Meaning
Agreeing with someone's statement.
The Power of the Nod
In Armenia, a slow, deliberate nod while saying 'Duk chisht ek' conveys deep respect and listening.
Avoid Sarcasm
Be careful with your tone. Saying this too quickly can sound like you are dismissing the person.
The 'Duk' Rule
When in doubt, always use 'Duk'. It is never offensive to be too polite in Armenia.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct auxiliary verb for a formal situation.
Դուք ճիշտ ____:
The pronoun 'Դուք' (Duk) always requires the auxiliary verb 'եք' (ek).
Which phrase is the most appropriate when talking to your professor?
Agreeing with a professor:
A professor requires the formal 'Duk' and the corresponding verb 'ek'.
Match the phrase to the correct person.
Who would you say 'Դուք ճիշտ եք' to?
A police officer is a formal figure of authority.
Complete the dialogue.
Waiter: 'Այս սուրճը շատ թունդ է:' You: 'Այո, ____:'
You should address the waiter formally.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesԴուք ճիշտ ____:
The pronoun 'Դուք' (Duk) always requires the auxiliary verb 'եք' (ek).
Agreeing with a professor:
A professor requires the formal 'Duk' and the corresponding verb 'ek'.
Who would you say 'Դուք ճիշտ եք' to?
A police officer is a formal figure of authority.
Waiter: 'Այս սուրճը շատ թունդ է:' You: 'Այո, ____:'
You should address the waiter formally.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsYes, dropping the 'Duk' is very common and sounds more natural in casual-formal speech.
It can be both. In this phrase, it acts as an adjective describing the person's state of being correct.
Change 'ek' to 'eik': 'Duk chisht eik'.
It's better to say 'Kartsum em՝ sxalvum ek' (I think you are mistaken) rather than 'Duk sxal ek'.
Yes, but it is pronounced 'Tuk chisht ek'.
Absolutely. It is the perfect phrase for a student to use with a teacher.
Yes, 'chisht' can also mean 'true' or 'correct'.
Yes, 'Chisht es' or 'Tchisht a' (it's right) are used among youth.
Related Phrases
Դուք իրավացի եք
synonymYou are in the right / You are justified.
Համաձայն եմ
similarI agree.
Այդպես է
similarIt is so / That's right.
Իհարկե
builds onOf course.
