A2 Verb Tenses 1 min read 简单

Expressing Intentions: I Am Going To Do

Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds

Use 'patrastvel' (to prepare/intend) + infinitive to express your plans for the near future.

  • Use the verb 'patrastvel' conjugated for the subject.
  • Add the main verb in its infinitive form (-el/-al).
  • Example: Yes patrastvum em gnal (I am going to go).
Subject + [Patrastvel] + [Verb-Infinitive]

Conjugation of 'Patrastvel' (Present)

Person Affirmative Negative
Yes
patrastvum em
chem patrastvum
Du
patrastvum es
ches patrastvum
Na
patrastvum e
chi patrastvum
Menq
patrastvum enq
chenq patrastvum
Duq
patrastvum eq
cheq patrastvum
Nranq
patrastvum en
chen patrastvum

Meanings

This construction expresses a deliberate plan or intention to perform an action in the near future.

1

Planned Action

Expressing a firm intention to do something soon.

“Yes patrastvum em gnel ays zgesty.”

“Menq patrastvum enq gnal Erevan.”

2

Imminent Future

Indicating that an action is about to happen.

“Patrastvum em sksel dasy.”

“Patrastvum enq utel.”

Reference Table

Reference table for Expressing Intentions: I Am Going To Do
Form Structure Example
Affirmative
Subj + patrastvum + Inf
Yes patrastvum em gnal
Negative
Subj + chem/chi + patrastvum + Inf
Yes chem patrastvum gnal
Question
Patrastvum + Subj + Inf?
Patrastvum es gnal?
Short Answer
Ayo/Voch
Ayo, patrastvum em

正式程度

正式
Yes patrastvum em ashxatel.

Yes patrastvum em ashxatel. (Work/Daily)

中性
Yes patrastvum em ashxatel.

Yes patrastvum em ashxatel. (Work/Daily)

非正式
Patrastvum em ashxatem.

Patrastvum em ashxatem. (Work/Daily)

俚语
Ashxatelu em.

Ashxatelu em. (Work/Daily)

Intentional Future Map

Patrastvel

Usage

  • Plan Plan
  • Intent Intent

Structure

  • Patrastvum Preparing
  • Infinitive Verb

按水平分级的例句

1

Yes patrastvum em utel.

I am going to eat.

2

Na patrastvum e gnal.

He is going to go.

1

Menq patrastvum enq sovorel hayeren.

We are going to learn Armenian.

2

Du patrastvum es kardal?

Are you going to read?

1

Patrastvum em aysor verjacnel ashxatanqs.

I am going to finish my work today.

2

Nranq patrastvum en meknel Erevan.

They are going to leave for Yerevan.

1

Patrastvum em masnakcel ays mijocarman.

I am going to participate in this event.

2

Patrastvum es arajarkel nor lucum?

Are you going to propose a new solution?

1

Patrastvum em himnavorel im tesakety.

I am going to justify my point of view.

2

Na patrastvum e veranayel ir voroshumy.

He is going to reconsider his decision.

1

Patrastvum em hamakargel ays amboghj gorcyntacy.

I am going to coordinate this entire process.

2

Patrastvum enq irakanacnel barephoxumner.

We are going to implement reforms.

容易混淆

Expressing Intentions: I Am Going To Do 对比 Future Tense (-alu em)

Both express future, but -alu em is for definite plans.

常见错误

Yes patrastvum em gnum

Yes patrastvum em gnal

Second verb must be infinitive.

Yes patrastvum gnal

Yes patrastvum em gnal

Need the auxiliary verb 'em'.

Yes chem gnal patrastvum

Yes chem patrastvum gnal

Negative goes with patrastvum.

Na patrastvum e gnalu

Na patrastvum e gnal

Use infinitive, not future participle.

Patrastvum em em gnal

Patrastvum em gnal

Don't double the auxiliary.

Patrastvum em gnal-el

Patrastvum em gnal

Infinitive ends in -el/-al.

Patrastvum em gnalov

Patrastvum em gnal

Wrong verb form.

Patrastvum em gnalu em

Patrastvum em gnal

Redundant structure.

Chem patrastvum em gnal

Chem patrastvum gnal

Auxiliary placement.

Patrastvum em katarac linel

Patrastvum em katarel

Keep it simple.

Patrastvum em gnalu

Patrastvum em gnal

Infinitive required.

Patrastvum em vor gnal

Patrastvum em gnal

No conjunction needed.

句型

Yes patrastvum em ___.

Real World Usage

Texting very common

Patrastvum em gal.

💡

Keep it simple

Don't overthink the verb. Just use the infinitive.

Smart Tips

Use 'patrastvum em' to sound more natural.

Gnalu em. Patrastvum em gnal.

发音

pa-tras-vum

Patrastvum

The 'v' is pronounced like a soft 'v'.

Question

Patrastvum es gnal? ↑

Rising intonation at the end.

记住它

记忆技巧

Think of 'Patrastvel' as 'Preparing to do'. If you are preparing, you are going to do it.

视觉联想

Imagine a person packing a suitcase (preparing) and then walking out the door (going to do).

Rhyme

Patrastvum em gnal, / Hayeren em sovorel.

Story

Aram is standing at the door. He is holding his keys. He says, 'Yes patrastvum em gnal' (I am going to go). He is ready.

Word Web

PatrastvelGnalUtelKardalSovorelMeknel

挑战

Write 3 sentences about what you are going to do tomorrow using this structure.

文化笔记

Armenians often use this to show politeness when planning to leave a gathering.

Derived from 'patrast' (ready) + 'vel' (reflexive suffix).

对话开场白

Inch es patrastvum anel aysor?

日记主题

Write about your plans for the weekend.

常见错误

Incorrect

正确


Incorrect

正确


Incorrect

正确


Incorrect

正确

Test Yourself

Fill in the correct form.

Yes ___ gnal.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: patrastvum em
Subject is Yes.

Score: /1

练习题

1 exercises
Fill in the correct form.

Yes ___ gnal.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: patrastvum em
Subject is Yes.

Score: /1

常见问题 (1)

No, use 'patrastvum ei' for the past.

Scaffolded Practice

1

1

Mastery Progress

Needs Practice

Improving

Strong

Mastered

In Other Languages

Spanish high

Ir a + infinitive

Spanish uses 'ir' (to go), Armenian uses 'patrastvel' (to prepare).

French high

Aller + infinitive

Armenian emphasizes the preparation aspect.

German moderate

Vorhaben zu + infinitive

Armenian is more common in daily speech.

Japanese moderate

Tsumori desu

Armenian is a verbal construction, Japanese is a noun-based one.

Arabic low

Sa- + verb

Armenian is a multi-word construction.

Learning Path

Prerequisites

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