Significado
Used before being honest about something.
Contexto cultural
Armenians value 'ankeghtsutyun' (sincerity) but also 'hyurasirutyun' (hospitality). This phrase balances the two. In the capital, this phrase is used rapidly as a filler, almost like 'um' or 'like' in English, but with more meaning. Western Armenian speakers might use 'Շիտակը ըսելով' (Shidage uselov) as an equivalent, though 'Ճիշտն ըսած' is also understood. Using this phrase in a meeting shows you are a 'straight shooter'—someone who doesn't hide problems.
The Pause
For maximum naturalness, add a tiny half-second pause after saying 'Ճիշտն ասած' before finishing your sentence.
Don't over-honesty
If you use it too much, people might think you're usually lying! Limit it to 2-3 times per conversation.
Significado
Used before being honest about something.
The Pause
For maximum naturalness, add a tiny half-second pause after saying 'Ճիշտն ասած' before finishing your sentence.
Don't over-honesty
If you use it too much, people might think you're usually lying! Limit it to 2-3 times per conversation.
Softening Blows
Always use this when you have to say something that might disappoint an Armenian host. It shows respect for their feelings.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing phrase to complete the sentence politely.
______, ես չեմ սիրում այս երգը:
We use 'Ճիշտն ասած' to introduce a personal opinion like not liking a song.
Which response is the most natural for declining an invitation?
Ընկեր: 'Այսօր գնո՞ւմ ենք կինո:' Դու: '...'
'Ճիշտն ասած' is the perfect way to soften a 'no' when you are busy.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You are asked if you know the way to the station, but you don't.
Use 'Ճիշտն ասած' to admit you don't have information.
Complete the dialogue between two colleagues.
A: Ի՞նչ կարծիքի ես նոր նախագծի մասին: B: ______, մի քիչ բարդ է թվում:
Colleague B is giving a slightly negative opinion, so 'Ճիշտն ասած' is appropriate.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Honesty Phrases
Banco de exercicios
4 exercicios______, ես չեմ սիրում այս երգը:
We use 'Ճիշտն ասած' to introduce a personal opinion like not liking a song.
Ընկեր: 'Այսօր գնո՞ւմ ենք կինո:' Դու: '...'
'Ճիշտն ասած' is the perfect way to soften a 'no' when you are busy.
Situation: You are asked if you know the way to the station, but you don't.
Use 'Ճիշտն ասած' to admit you don't have information.
A: Ի՞նչ կարծիքի ես նոր նախագծի մասին: B: ______, մի քիչ բարդ է թվում:
Colleague B is giving a slightly negative opinion, so 'Ճիշտն ասած' is appropriate.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
No, it almost always comes at the beginning as an introduction.
They are very similar, but 'Ankeghtts asats' feels a bit more emotional and personal.
Yes, it becomes grammatically incorrect and sounds like 'Truth said' instead of 'To be honest'.
Not exactly, but in slang, people might just say 'Ճիշտը' (The truth) and then pause.
Yes, it's very common in semi-formal or friendly professional emails.
You can say 'Ճիշտն ասած քեզ' (informal) or 'Ճիշտն ասած ձեզ' (formal), but the basic phrase is usually enough.
Yes, though the pronunciation of 'ծ' (ts) might differ slightly.
Yes, it's a great way to start a 'confessional' style story.
No, it actually makes you sound more polite and thoughtful.
Frases relacionadas
Անկեղծ ասած
synonymSincerely said
Իրականում
similarIn reality
Պարզվում է
builds onIt turns out
Ճիշտ ես
contrastYou are right
