Meaning
Responding to a query.
Cultural Background
In Armenian culture, 'giving an answer' is often linked to the concept of 'Tghamardu khosq' (a man's word). It implies that the answer is final and binding. In the Diaspora, this phrase is often used to maintain community ties. 'Giving an answer' to an invitation is a crucial social etiquette. During the Soviet period, 'պատասխան տալ' was heavily used in bureaucratic and party contexts regarding accountability for production quotas. Younger Armenians often use the English loanword 'ignore' (իգնոր անել) when someone *doesn't* 'պատասխան տալ' on social media.
Use for accountability
When someone makes a mistake, use 'պատասխան տալ' to ask who is responsible.
Irregular Verb
Remember that 'տալ' is irregular. Its past tense is 'տվեցի', not 'տալեցի'.
Meaning
Responding to a query.
Use for accountability
When someone makes a mistake, use 'պատասխան տալ' to ask who is responsible.
Irregular Verb
Remember that 'տալ' is irregular. Its past tense is 'տվեցի', not 'տալեցի'.
Formal Writing
In formal letters, always use 'պատասխան տալ' or 'պատասխանել' to sound professional.
Silence is an answer
In Armenian culture, if someone doesn't 'give an answer,' it is often interpreted as a 'no' or a sign of offense.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'տալ' in the past tense.
Երեկ ես նրան պատասխան _________։
'Երեկ' (yesterday) requires the past tense 'տվեցի'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct way to say 'Give me an answer.'
'Ինձ' is the dative of 'I', which is required for the recipient of the answer.
Complete the dialogue.
Աննա: Ինչո՞ւ ես լռում։ Կարեն: _________։
This is a natural response meaning 'I don't know what answer to give.'
Match the phrase to the context.
Match 'Պատասխան տալ օրենքի առաջ' to its context.
'Before the law' (օրենքի առաջ) is a legal context.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesԵրեկ ես նրան պատասխան _________։
'Երեկ' (yesterday) requires the past tense 'տվեցի'.
Select the correct way to say 'Give me an answer.'
'Ինձ' is the dative of 'I', which is required for the recipient of the answer.
Աննա: Ինչո՞ւ ես լռում։ Կարեն: _________։
This is a natural response meaning 'I don't know what answer to give.'
Match 'Պատասխան տալ օրենքի առաջ' to its context.
'Before the law' (օրենքի առաջ) is a legal context.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsIt's better to use 'պատասխանել' or 'վերցնել' (to pick up).
It is always 'հարցին' (dative case).
It is neutral but can be very formal depending on the context (like legal settings).
The past tense is 'տվեցի' (I gave).
No, that is a common mistake. Always use 'տալ'.
You say 'Ես պատասխանի եմ սպասում' (I am waiting for an answer).
No, it means to respond or be accountable, not necessarily to apologize.
No, use 'դուռը բացել' (to open the door).
Yes, 'ձեն հանել' (to make a sound) is an informal way to say someone responded.
'Պատասխանել' is the verb 'to answer', while 'պատասխան տալ' is 'to give an answer'. The latter is slightly more emphatic.
Related Phrases
Պատասխանատու
builds onResponsible
Արձագանքել
similarTo respond/react
Հետադարձ կապ
specialized formFeedback
Լռություն պահպանել
contrastTo keep silence
