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Why learn Armenian?
Armenian is one of the 67 languages you can learn on Lingocard with frequency-ranked flashcards, spaced repetition, and live speaking partners. Build vocabulary and pronunciation at your own pace, on web and mobile.
In the US Foreign Service Institute ranking, Armenian is a Category III language - about 1100 class hours to professional working proficiency for English speakers. Armenian forms its own branch - learners commonly study it alongside Greek or Persian.
50 essential Armenian words
Start with the words you will actually meet: learn these and you will recognize something in almost every Armenian sentence.
| # | Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ես | yes | I |
| 2 | դու | doo | you |
| 3 | նա | nah | he |
| 4 | մենք | menk | we |
| 5 | դուք | dook | you |
| 6 | նրանք | nuh-RAHNK | they |
| 7 | սա | sah | this |
| 8 | այն | ahyn | that |
| 9 | ինչ | eench | what |
| 10 | ով | ohv | who |
| 11 | ոչ | vohch | no |
| 12 | և | yev | and |
| 13 | կամ | kahm | or |
| 14 | բայց | bahyts | but |
| 15 | մեջ | mej | in |
| 16 | հետ | het | with |
| 17 | մեկ | mek | one |
| 18 | երկու | yer-KOO | two |
| 19 | մեծ | mets | big |
| 20 | փոքր | POH-kuhr | small |
| 21 | լավ | lahv | good |
| 22 | նոր | nohr | new |
| 23 | մարդ | mard | person |
| 24 | ջուր | joor | water |
| 25 | օր | ohr | day |
| 26 | տարի | tah-REE | year |
| 27 | ժամանակ | zhah-mah-NAHK | time |
| 28 | տուն | toon | house |
| 29 | աշխատանք | ash-khah-TAHNK | work |
| 30 | կյանք | kyahnk | life |
| 31 | բառ | bahr | word |
| 32 | լինել | lee-NEL | be |
| 33 | ունենալ | oo-neh-NAHL | have |
| 34 | անել | ah-NEL | do |
| 35 | ասել | ah-SEL | say |
| 36 | իմանալ | ee-mah-NAHL | know |
| 37 | տեսնել | tes-NEL | see |
| 38 | գնալ | guh-NAHL | go |
| 39 | գալ | gahl | come |
| 40 | տալ | tahl | give |
| 41 | վերցնել | verts-NEL | take |
| 42 | ուզել | oo-ZEL | want |
| 43 | ուտել | oo-TEL | eat |
| 44 | խմել | khuh-MEL | to drink |
| 45 | հիմա | hee-MAH | now |
| 46 | այստեղ | ahys-TEGH | here |
| 47 | այնտեղ | ahyn-TEGH | there |
| 48 | որտեղ | vor-TEGH | where |
| 49 | ինչու | een-CHOO | why |
| 50 | բոլոր | boh-LOHR | all |
Useful phrases in Armenian
- Բարև · ba-REV · Hello / Good day
- Ինչպե՞ս ես · inch-PES es · How are you?
- Շնորհակալություն · shnor-ha-ka-lu-TYUN · Thank you
- Խնդրում եմ · khn-DRUM em · Please
- Իմ անունը... է · im a-NU-ny ... e · My name is...
- Որտե՞ղ է... · vor-TEGH e · Where is...?
- Ցտեսություն · tsuh-teh-soo-TYOON · Goodbye
- Ներողություն · neh-ro-ghoo-TYOON · Excuse me
- Ես չեմ հասկանում · yes chem has-kah-NOOM · I don't understand
- Կարո՞ղ եք ինձ օգնել · kah-ROGH ek indz og-NEL · Can you help me?
- Ի՞նչ արժե · eench ar-ZHEH · How much is it?
- Կտեսնվենք վաղը! · kuh-tes-nuh-VENK VAH-ghuh · See you tomorrow!
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Frequently asked questions about learning Armenian
How difficult is it to learn Armenian?
How difficult Armenian is depends on your background, but every language becomes manageable with consistent daily practice. Focusing on the most frequent words first means you can understand and say a lot early on. In the US Foreign Service Institute ranking, Armenian is a Category III language - about 1100 class hours to professional working proficiency for English speakers.
What should I learn first to reach a basic level in Armenian?
Start with the 100-500 most frequent words (free in our apps) and the thematic dictionaries most relevant to your daily life. Set clear goals and practise a few minutes every day - consistency is what produces results. Then connect with other learners to build confidence at your new basic level.
How long does it take to learn Armenian?
Most learners reach a comfortable conversational level in Armenian within 8-18 months of consistent daily study. Practising vocabulary with spaced repetition and speaking regularly speeds this up considerably. About 7 million people across 1 countries speak Armenian, so you will never run short of practice partners.
How do I improve my Armenian vocabulary?
Use the spaced-repetition and flashcard systems in the app. You can set daily, weekly, or yearly goals in our mobile apps and steadily reach the vocabulary size you’re aiming for.
Is Armenian pronunciation hard?
Every language has a few sounds that take practice, but Armenian pronunciation becomes consistent with regular listening and speaking. Hearing the language often matters more than memorising rules.
How do I get Free Armenian speaking practice?
Open the Practice or Friends page in the app, send practice requests, and start real conversations with other learners - don’t be shy! You can also mention that you want speaking practice when you create your account, and the platform will help match you with suitable partners.
Do I need to learn the Armenian alphabet first?
If Armenian uses a different script, learning it early unlocks reading - and it's usually faster than people expect. On Lingocard you'll find every alphabet, with example words, free.