Bedeutung
Standard response to thank you or offering.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Armenians are known for extreme hospitality. Saying 'Khndrem' is often accompanied by a slight nod or placing a hand over the heart to show sincerity. At a dinner table, the host will use 'Khndrem' constantly while serving food. It is considered polite to wait for the host to say 'Khndrem' or 'Hametsek' before you start eating. In Armenian business, 'Khndrem' is used to maintain a professional distance while remaining helpful. It is the standard response in emails after a client thanks you. When giving up a seat for an elderly person on a bus in Yerevan, you simply stand up and say 'Khndrem' while gesturing to the seat.
The 'Here you go' trick
If you're ever in a shop and don't know what to say while paying, just say 'Khndrem' as you hand over the money. It's instantly polite.
Don't start requests with it
Remember: Khndrem is a 'terminal' or 'offering' word. Never use it to ask someone to do something for you.
Bedeutung
Standard response to thank you or offering.
The 'Here you go' trick
If you're ever in a shop and don't know what to say while paying, just say 'Khndrem' as you hand over the money. It's instantly polite.
Don't start requests with it
Remember: Khndrem is a 'terminal' or 'offering' word. Never use it to ask someone to do something for you.
Pair with a smile
In Armenia, 'Khndrem' is as much about the facial expression as the word. A warm smile makes it 10x more effective.
Formal vs Informal
You don't need to change 'Khndrem' for formality. It works for your grandma and your boss.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the dialogue with the correct polite response.
A: Շնորհակալություն օգնության համար։ B: ___________:
Khndrem is the standard response to Shnorhakalutyun (Thank you).
In which situation would you say 'Khndrem'?
You are handing a cup of coffee to your friend.
Khndrem is used when offering or handing an item to someone.
Choose the correct word to fill the blank: '____, նստեք:' (Please, sit down.)
____, նստեք:
Khndrem is used to invite someone to perform an action like sitting or entering.
Fill in the blank to respond warmly to a friend.
— Մերսի շատ։ — Խնդրեմ, ______:
'Sirov' (with pleasure) is a common and warm addition to 'Khndrem.'
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenA: Շնորհակալություն օգնության համար։ B: ___________:
Khndrem is the standard response to Shnorhakalutyun (Thank you).
You are handing a cup of coffee to your friend.
Khndrem is used when offering or handing an item to someone.
____, նստեք:
Khndrem is used to invite someone to perform an action like sitting or entering.
— Մերսի շատ։ — Խնդրեմ, ______:
'Sirov' (with pleasure) is a common and warm addition to 'Khndrem.'
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenOnly in the sense of 'Please, take this' or 'Please, come in.' It does NOT mean 'Please' when asking for a favor.
Yes, it is perfectly polite and expected when interacting with strangers in shops or on the street.
'Khndrem' is 'You're welcome' (neutral/formal), while 'Charzhe' is 'No problem/It's nothing' (informal).
Yes, though the pronunciation of the 'r' and 'd' might vary slightly, the word and its meaning are the same.
No, use 'Knerke' or 'Neroghutyun' for that.
They are saying 'Here you go' or 'Please [enjoy].'
Technically yes, but in this context, it functions as an interjection or particle.
You can say 'Khndrem, sirov' or 'Khndrem, khndrum em' (though the latter is very formal).
Yes! Shouting 'Khndrem!' is the standard way to say 'Come in!'
Absolutely. It is a complete and polite sentence on its own.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Համեցեք
similarWelcome / Please join us
Չարժե
synonymIt's nothing / Not worth it
Խնդրում եմ
builds onI am asking / Please (for requests)
Սիրով
similarWith love / With pleasure
Բարի ախորժակ
similarBon appétit
