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Armenian
Armenian
Armenian is one of the world's oldest languages, and its speakers take great pride in their language and cultural heritage. However, the region where Armenian is spoken has long been a site of numerous disputes and wars, most notably the Armenian genocide carried out by the Ottoman Empire. Eastern Armenian, spoken in Armenia, which was once part of the USSR, experienced significant Russification. In contrast, Western Armenian, spoken in Armenian-speaking regions of the former Ottoman Empire, absorbed Turkish influences. Following the genocide, both dialects made efforts to eliminate these foreign elements.
Considerations
Considerations
Writing: Armenia has its own alphabet and writing system, which is 16 centuries old.
Pronunciation: Armenian rarely has consonant clusters (consonants grouped together); students may have trouble producing such sounds.
Dialects: There are two dialects of Armenian: Eastern Armenian is spoken mainly in Armenia, and Western Armenia is spoken mainly in modern Turkey and among the post-genocide Armenian diaspora, including the USA.
Holidays and Culture: Armenians are proud of their status as some of the first Christians in the world. The Armenian church celebrates Christmas on January 6th. Trndez is celebrated on February 13th.
Useful Phrases
Useful Phrases
Welcome: Բարի՜ եկաք: (Pari yegak)
What’s your name? Անունդ ի՞նչ է: (Anoonuht eench e?)
My name is . . . Անունս ... է: (Anun's ... e.)
Pleased to meet you. Շատ հաճելի է: (Shad hajelee e)
Goodbye: Ցտեսութիւն: (Tsuhdesootyoon)
I don’t understand: Չեմ հասկանում: (Chem haskanum)
Please: Խնդրեմ (Khntrem)
Thank you: մերսի (Mersi)
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