Meaning
Added to the end of a sentence for confirmation.
Cultural Background
In Yerevan, 'չէ՞' is often accompanied by a slight tilt of the head or a raising of the eyebrows. It's part of a very expressive body language. In the US or France, Armenian-Americans often mix 'չէ՞' into English sentences: 'That was a great movie, ch'e?'. Hosts use 'չէ՞' to ensure guests are comfortable. It's a way of checking in without being intrusive. While informal, in modern Armenian startups, 'չէ՞' is becoming more common as hierarchies flatten, though still avoided with older clients.
The Nod
When you say 'չէ՞', give a tiny nod. It makes you look 100% more like a native speaker.
Don't Overuse
If you say it at the end of every single sentence, you might sound a bit like a teenager or someone who is unsure of themselves.
Meaning
Added to the end of a sentence for confirmation.
The Nod
When you say 'չէ՞', give a tiny nod. It makes you look 100% more like a native speaker.
Don't Overuse
If you say it at the end of every single sentence, you might sound a bit like a teenager or someone who is unsure of themselves.
Test Yourself
Add the correct tag question to the end of this sentence.
Այս սուրճը շատ լավն է, ___:
We use 'չէ՞' to turn the statement into a question seeking agreement.
Which of these is the most natural way to ask 'It's hot, right?' in a cafe?
Choose the best option:
'Շոգ է, չէ՞:' is the standard informal way to seek agreement about the weather.
Match the sentence to the correct context.
'Դու գալիս ես, չէ՞:'
'Չէ՞' is informal and used for confirmation between equals.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercisesԱյս սուրճը շատ լավն է, ___:
We use 'չէ՞' to turn the statement into a question seeking agreement.
Choose the best option:
'Շոգ է, չէ՞:' is the standard informal way to seek agreement about the weather.
'Դու գալիս ես, չէ՞:'
'Չէ՞' is informal and used for confirmation between equals.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsIt's better to avoid it unless you have a very close, informal relationship with them. Use 'Այդպես չէ՞' to be safe.
It is used in both, but it is much more iconic in the Eastern (Yerevan) dialect.
No, Armenian has no grammatical gender, so 'չէ՞' is the same for everyone!
Related Phrases
Հա՞
similarReally? / Yes?
Չէ՞ որ
builds onBut isn't it true that...
Այդպես չէ՞
formalIs it not so?
Չէ բա
slangOf course! (Sarcastic)
