Armenian language

Foreigners know our country as Armenia or a place where Armenians live. But we actually call ourselves Hayer, and our country – Hayastan. Why is there this difference in the naming? What is the origin of the word “Armenia”? It’s not just a word but has a story behind it, and our identity is deeply […]

This post about Armenian language is for true language enthusiasts. And if you’re one of them, it will give you a basic overview of the history of the Armenian language. We’ll also look into some particularities of the Armenian grammar. And if you like this informative article, ping me on Instagram or Twitter, with #ArmeniaTravelTips and I’ll cover this

I personally think that language is a key playing factor in every nation’s history and culture. Armenians being dispersed all over the world got lucky to have two standardized versions of the Armenian language. It is divided into Eastern and Western Armenian causing a question of which one you should start learning. So, let’s see

Recently, one of my fellow Armenians who grew up in the US told me that an Armenian Bible app played a huge role in helping him improve his Armenian language skills. That made me think that using a Bible app for that is actually a genius idea. Many people around the world, regardless of their

If you are a person with an Armenian heritage, you may wonder what your surname means. And they mean a lot! They show relationships with ancestors, family origin, and a lot more. In this blog post, I will explore some Armenian surnames and their meanings. Keep on reading to learn where Armenian surnames come from!

Surnames can be weird in any language, and Armenian is not an exception. For example, there is a funny English surname called Bodycomb. Italian Bellagamba means “beautiful leg”. We have weird Armenian surnames too, and they will probably make you laugh. Modern Armenians inherited some names from the past that have already lost their original

Learning some basic expressions and key words in the Armenian language can become pretty useful when travelling in Armenia. The majority of the population doesn’t speak foreign languages, that’s why these Armenian phrases to learn and tips can really help you avoid many issues and easily overcome the language barrier.  If you find these recommendations

So, you’re looking for ways to learn Armenian and you’re thinking about using a language learning app for that. It’s always fun to learn a new language, even if it can be challenging and frustrating from time to time. And there are so many ways to go about learning a language that you can’t tell

When I talk to my foreign friends, I hear a lot that they encounter many weird Armenian names. Well, we can giggle as much as we want, but trust me – that’s normal. First of all, that’s because the Armenian language itself is very complex. Second, with over 3000 years of history, can you imagine

Today, I will introduce you to some funny Armenian insults! Why? Because why not! 🙂 I am sure that if not all then most of them will sound very bizarre to you especially when you only read the English translations. We, Armenians, have many phrases that are merged into our daily communication and we don’t