Significado
To be upset or disappointed.
Contexto cultural
The nose is a central part of Armenian identity and humor. Many jokes and idioms revolve around the size and shape of the Armenian nose. Due to shared history, Armenians and Russians use almost the exact same idiom ('Повесить нос'), making it very easy for speakers of one to learn the other. While Persian has different idioms for sadness, the Armenian community in Iran uses 'Քիթը կախել' as a distinct marker of their language within the diaspora. In the US or France, young Armenians might use this phrase mixed with English or French, showing its resilience as a core emotional expression.
Use it for empathy
It's a great way to show you notice someone is sad without being too heavy.
Watch the possessives
Don't forget to change the ending of 'քիթ' to match the person!
Significado
To be upset or disappointed.
Use it for empathy
It's a great way to show you notice someone is sad without being too heavy.
Watch the possessives
Don't forget to change the ending of 'քիթ' to match the person!
Negative Imperative
The most common way you'll hear this is 'Քիթդ մի՛ կախիր' (Don't hang your nose).
The 'Armenian Nose'
Remember that the nose is a point of cultural pride, so this idiom is quite vivid for Armenians.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct possessive form of 'քիթ'.
Ես շատ տխուր եմ, դրա համար _____ կախել եմ։
Since the speaker says 'I am sad' (Ես... եմ), the nose must be 'my nose' (քիթս).
Which situation is appropriate for 'Քիթը կախել'?
When should you use this phrase?
It's for minor disappointments and informal settings.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Մենք չենք գնում կինո։ B: ___________, վաղը կգնանք։
B is trying to comfort A, so they should say 'Don't hang your nose.'
Match the phrase to the person.
Match: 1. Դուք, 2. Նա, 3. Մենք
These are the correct plural and third-person possessive forms.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Sadness Levels
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosԵս շատ տխուր եմ, դրա համար _____ կախել եմ։
Since the speaker says 'I am sad' (Ես... եմ), the nose must be 'my nose' (քիթս).
When should you use this phrase?
It's for minor disappointments and informal settings.
A: Մենք չենք գնում կինո։ B: ___________, վաղը կգնանք։
B is trying to comfort A, so they should say 'Don't hang your nose.'
Match: 1. Դուք, 2. Նա, 3. Մենք
These are the correct plural and third-person possessive forms.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNo, it's generally friendly or empathetic, but don't use it for very serious tragedies.
Yes! 'Քիթս կախել եմ' (I've hung my nose) is a common way to say you're feeling down.
Քիթները կախել (To hang the noses). Used for a group of people.
The formal equivalent is 'Հիասթափված լինել' (To be disappointed).
Yes, it's very cute to say about a dog who didn't get a treat.
No, it just means the facial expression of sadness/disappointment.
Yes, though the pronunciation and some small grammar points might differ slightly.
Yes, as an adjective: 'Քիթը կախ տղան' (The boy with the hung nose).
It's more of a colloquial idiom than 'slang.' It's safe for most casual conversations.
There isn't a direct opposite like 'lifting the nose,' but 'ժպտալ' (to smile) is the emotional opposite.
Frases relacionadas
Քիթ-մռութ անել
similarTo pout or sulk visibly.
Դեմքը կախել
synonymTo have a long face.
Սիրտը կոտրվել
builds onTo have a broken heart.
Քիթը բարձրացնել
contrastTo be arrogant.
Աչքից ընկնել
specialized formTo fall from someone's eye (lose respect).
