Significado
Expressing that something is understood.
Contexto cultural
Armenians value 'parzutyun' (simplicity/clarity) not just in speech but in soul. A 'parz mard' (simple person) is a high compliment meaning someone is honest and humble. In the capital, you will almost exclusively hear 'Parza' (ending in 'a') in informal settings. Using 'Parz e' might sound slightly 'textbook' or formal to locals. In Armenian business, 'Պարզ է' is a sign of efficiency. Long-winded explanations are often cut short with this phrase to show that the point has been taken. Western Armenian speakers (e.g., from Lebanon or Syria) might use 'Յստակ է' (Yustag e) more frequently than 'Պարզ է' for 'It is clear'.
The 'a' ending
If you want to sound like a local in Yerevan, say 'Parza' instead of 'Parz e'. It's the quickest way to sound fluent.
Don't be a robot
Vary your intonation. A flat 'Parz e' can sound bored. Use a slightly rising tone to show interest.
Significado
Expressing that something is understood.
The 'a' ending
If you want to sound like a local in Yerevan, say 'Parza' instead of 'Parz e'. It's the quickest way to sound fluent.
Don't be a robot
Vary your intonation. A flat 'Parz e' can sound bored. Use a slightly rising tone to show interest.
The 'Aha' moment
Armenians often say 'Aha' (Ահա) followed by 'Parz e' when they finally understand a difficult concept.
Use with 'Vor'
Combine it with 'որ' (that) to make full sentences: 'Պարզ է, որ...' (It's clear that...)
Ponte a prueba
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of 'Պարզ է'.
Աննա: Մենք պետք է գնանք թանգարան ժամը տասին: Կարեն: ________, ես պատրաստ կլինեմ:
'Պարզ է' is the standard singular form for 'It is clear'.
Which sentence means 'Everything is clear'?
Choose the correct translation:
'Ամեն ինչ' means 'everything'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You didn't understand what the teacher said.
Use the negative 'չէ' when you don't understand.
Fill in the blank to make the phrase 'Clearer than clear'.
Պարզից էլ ________ է:
The idiom is 'Պարզից էլ պարզ է'.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Understanding vs. Clarity
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosԱննա: Մենք պետք է գնանք թանգարան ժամը տասին: Կարեն: ________, ես պատրաստ կլինեմ:
'Պարզ է' is the standard singular form for 'It is clear'.
Choose the correct translation:
'Ամեն ինչ' means 'everything'.
Situation: You didn't understand what the teacher said.
Use the negative 'չէ' when you don't understand.
Պարզից էլ ________ է:
The idiom is 'Պարզից էլ պարզ է'.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Usually no. You need the 'է' (is) to make it a complete thought, unless you are using it as an adjective.
'Պարզ է' means the information is clear. 'Հասկանալի է' means the situation is understandable/logical.
Say 'Պարզ է՞' with a rising intonation on the 'է'.
Yes! 'Օրը պարզ է' means 'The day is clear/sunny'.
It's colloquial/dialectal (Yerevan), not necessarily 'slang', but avoid it in very formal writing.
Say 'Ամենևին պարզ չէ' or 'Բնավ պարզ չէ'.
Yes, 'պարզ' can also mean 'simple' (e.g., a simple task).
Yes, it's a way of saying 'I see your point'.
The opposite is 'Բարդ' (Bard) meaning 'complex' or 'Մութ' (Mut) meaning 'dark/unclear'.
Frases relacionadas
Հասկանալի է
synonymIt is understandable
Ակնհայտ է
specialized formIt is obvious
Իհարկե
similarOf course
Պարզաբանել
builds onTo clarify/explain
