A1 Expression Informal

Լսիր

լսիր

Listen

Pratique

Significado

Asking for attention to sound.

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Contexto cultural

In Yerevan, 'Lsir' is often accompanied by a light touch on the shoulder or arm to emphasize the connection. The form 'Lse' is more common. It carries a slightly softer tone in some dialects like those from Lebanon. In villages, 'Lsir' might be replaced by 'Ականջ դիր' (Akanj dir), which feels more traditional and grounded. Young people often drop the 'r' and just say 'Lsi', often followed by 'ara' (a casual, sometimes rude particle for 'man/dude').

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The 'Lsi' Shortcut

In 90% of casual Yerevan conversations, people just say 'Lsi'. It sounds more natural than the full 'Lsir'.

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Watch the Tone

If you say 'Lsir' too loudly or sharply, it can sound like you are angry. Keep it soft for general attention.

Significado

Asking for attention to sound.

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The 'Lsi' Shortcut

In 90% of casual Yerevan conversations, people just say 'Lsi'. It sounds more natural than the full 'Lsir'.

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Watch the Tone

If you say 'Lsir' too loudly or sharply, it can sound like you are angry. Keep it soft for general attention.

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Eye Contact

When you say 'Lsir', try to make eye contact. In Armenia, looking away while saying this can seem dismissive.

Teste-se

Fill in the correct form of 'lsel' (to listen) for a friend.

______, ես մի լավ լուր ունեմ:

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Լսիր

Since you are talking to a friend (informal), 'Լսիր' is the correct imperative form.

Which sentence is appropriate for a teacher?

How do you ask your teacher to listen to your question?

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Լսեք իմ հարցը:

'Լսեք' is the formal/plural form required for showing respect to a teacher.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.

Աննա: ______! Այնտեղ ինչ-որ մեկը երգում է: Կարեն: Այո, շատ գեղեցիկ ձայն է:

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Լսիր

The context of 'singing' and 'beautiful voice' requires the command to listen.

🎉 Pontuação: /3

Recursos visuais

Lsir vs Lsek

Լսիր (Informal)
Friends
Siblings
Children
Լսեք (Formal)
Teachers
Bosses
Strangers

Banco de exercicios

3 exercicios
Fill in the correct form of 'lsel' (to listen) for a friend. Fill Blank A1

______, ես մի լավ լուր ունեմ:

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Լսիր

Since you are talking to a friend (informal), 'Լսիր' is the correct imperative form.

Which sentence is appropriate for a teacher? Choose A2

How do you ask your teacher to listen to your question?

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Լսեք իմ հարցը:

'Լսեք' is the formal/plural form required for showing respect to a teacher.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase. dialogue_completion A1

Աննա: ______! Այնտեղ ինչ-որ մեկը երգում է: Կարեն: Այո, շատ գեղեցիկ ձայն է:

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Լսիր

The context of 'singing' and 'beautiful voice' requires the command to listen.

🎉 Pontuação: /3

Perguntas frequentes

3 perguntas

Yes, it is generally acceptable as long as the relationship is close and the tone is respectful, though some very traditional families might prefer the formal 'Lsek'.

'Lsir' is standard and common. 'Akanj dir' is more idiomatic, meaning 'lend an ear' or 'listen up carefully'.

In Western Armenian, the form is 'Lse' (լսէ). The usage is identical.

Frases relacionadas

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Լսեք

formal form

Listen (formal/plural)

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Ականջ դնել

similar

To eavesdrop / To listen closely

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Ուշադրություն

similar

Attention

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Ձայն տալ

builds on

To call out / To vote

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