Meaning
Wind blowing with great force.
Cultural Background
The wind is often seen as a messenger in Armenian folklore, bringing news from distant mountains. Yerevan is famous for its evening breeze that cools the city. If it's too strong, people call it 'ուժեղ քամի', but if it's nice, they call it 'երեկոյան զեփյուռ'. Many Armenian songs use the wind as a metaphor for longing (karot). A strong wind represents a strong emotion. Some older Armenians believe that a very strong wind can 'blow away' good luck if the windows are left open during a storm.
Use with 'է'
Always remember to add 'է' (is) at the end of the sentence: 'Ուժեղ քամի է':
Declension Alert
If you say 'because of the wind', it becomes 'քամու', not 'քամիի'.
Meaning
Wind blowing with great force.
Use with 'է'
Always remember to add 'է' (is) at the end of the sentence: 'Ուժեղ քամի է':
Declension Alert
If you say 'because of the wind', it becomes 'քամու', not 'քամիի'.
Emphasize with 'շատ'
To say 'very strong wind', just add 'շատ': 'Շատ ուժեղ քամի':
Small Talk
Complaining about the wind is a great way to start a conversation with a stranger in Yerevan!
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'strong'.
Դրսում _____ քամի է:
In Armenian, wind is described as 'strong' (ուժեղ).
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the natural Armenian sentence:
The other options mean 'The wind is heavy' and 'The wind is thick', which are incorrect.
Match the Armenian phrase to its English translation.
Match the following:
These are the basic adjective-noun pairs for wind.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ինչո՞ւ ես մրսում: B: Որովհետև դրսում _____ _____ է:
A strong wind is a logical reason to be cold.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
When to use Ուժեղ քամի
Weather
- • Forecasts
- • Daily talk
Impact
- • Broken branches
- • Messy hair
Practice Bank
4 exercisesԴրսում _____ քամի է:
In Armenian, wind is described as 'strong' (ուժեղ).
Choose the natural Armenian sentence:
The other options mean 'The wind is heavy' and 'The wind is thick', which are incorrect.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are the basic adjective-noun pairs for wind.
A: Ինչո՞ւ ես մրսում: B: Որովհետև դրսում _____ _____ է:
A strong wind is a logical reason to be cold.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsNo, 'Մեծ քամի' sounds unnatural. Always use 'Ուժեղ քամի'.
Armenian has no grammatical gender, so you don't need to worry about it!
You say 'Քամի է բարձրանում' (Wind is rising).
The opposite is 'թույլ քամի' (weak wind) or 'հանդարտ օդ' (calm air).
It is neutral. It can be used in both formal and informal settings.
It's like a gargling sound in the back of the throat, similar to the French 'r'.
Yes, 'ուժեղ մարդ' means a strong person.
It literally means 'wind'.
In slang, people might say 'քամին տանում ա' (the wind is taking [it]).
No, for a fan, use 'հով' (coolness) or 'օդ' (air).
Related Phrases
Թույլ քամի
contrastWeak/light wind
Քամոտ եղանակ
similarWindy weather
Մրրիկ
specialized formStorm/Gale
Զեփյուռ
contrastBreeze
