Signification
Water at a low temperature.
Contexte culturel
The 'Pulpulak' is a unique Armenian water fountain. Drinking from it is a communal experience. It's common to see people waiting in line for 'sarrë jur' on a hot day. In the Diaspora, 'sarrë jur' often evokes nostalgia for the mountain springs of the homeland. It's a symbol of the 'purity' of Armenian nature. Many Armenians believe that drinking cold water while sweating can cause a 'cold' (հարբուխ). You will often be told to wait before drinking. During this festival, being drenched with 'sarrë jur' is considered a blessing and a way to wash away sins or bad luck.
Ordering in Yerevan
If you want the coldest water possible, ask for 'սառնարանից ջուր' (water from the fridge).
Health Beliefs
Be prepared for locals to warn you about drinking 'sarrë jur' if you look tired or sweaty.
Signification
Water at a low temperature.
Ordering in Yerevan
If you want the coldest water possible, ask for 'սառնարանից ջուր' (water from the fridge).
Health Beliefs
Be prepared for locals to warn you about drinking 'sarrë jur' if you look tired or sweaty.
Pulpulak Etiquette
It's polite to let children or elderly people drink from the pulpulak first.
Vardavar
If you are in Armenia in July, expect to be hit by 'sarrë jur'—it's all in good fun!
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'cold water'.
Ամռանը ես սիրում եմ խմել ______:
The standard nominative form is used as the object of 'to love drinking'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct request:
Adjective before noun, no definite article for a general request.
Match the Armenian phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
Basic temperature vocabulary matching.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Շատ շոգ է: B: Այո, ուզո՞ւմ ես ______:
In hot weather (shog e), cold water is the most logical offer.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesԱմռանը ես սիրում եմ խմել ______:
The standard nominative form is used as the object of 'to love drinking'.
Choose the correct request:
Adjective before noun, no definite article for a general request.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Basic temperature vocabulary matching.
A: Շատ շոգ է: B: Այո, ուզո՞ւմ ես ______:
In hot weather (shog e), cold water is the most logical offer.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
6 questionsYes, in most parts of Armenia, especially Yerevan, tap water is safe and usually quite cold and tasty.
'Sarrë' is the standard word for cold. 'Pagh' is more common in Western Armenian or specific dialects.
Ask for 'ջուր սառույցով' (jur sarruytsov).
Repeating the adjective adds emphasis, meaning 'very cold' or 'ice-cold'.
Yes, you can say 'սառը ջուր' to describe the water in Lake Sevan or the sea.
No, use 'սառնասիրտ' for a cold-hearted person. 'Sarrë' is for physical temperature.
Expressions liées
Սառնորակ աղբյուր
similarCold, high-quality spring
Սառույցով ջուր
specialized formWater with ice
Գազավորված ջուր
contrastSparkling water
Թարմ ջուր
similarFresh water
Ջրի պես
builds onLike water (easy/smooth)
