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As an Armenian language teacher with over 20 years of experience, I am thrilled to introduce you to this lesson on common Armenian foods. Armenian cuisine is known for its unique flavors and dishes that have been passed down from generation to generation. In this lesson, you will learn the Armenian words for common foods, such as fruits, vegetables, meats, and grains, as well as some traditional Armenian dishes. | As an Armenian language teacher with over 20 years of experience, I am thrilled to introduce you to this lesson on common Armenian foods. Armenian cuisine is known for its unique flavors and dishes that have been passed down from generation to generation. In this lesson, you will learn the Armenian words for common foods, such as fruits, vegetables, meats, and grains, as well as some traditional Armenian dishes. | ||
<span link>Don't miss the chance to check out these pages as you wrap up this lesson: [[Language/Armenian/Vocabulary/Body|Body]] & [[Language/Armenian/Vocabulary/Drinks|Drinks]].</span> | |||
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As an Armenian language teacher with over 20 years of experience, I am thrilled to introduce you to this lesson on common Armenian foods. Armenian cuisine is known for its unique flavors and dishes that have been passed down from generation to generation. In this lesson, you will learn the Armenian words for common foods, such as fruits, vegetables, meats, and grains, as well as some traditional Armenian dishes.
Don't miss the chance to check out these pages as you wrap up this lesson: Body & Drinks.
Armenian Vocabulary for Common Foods
Fruits and Vegetables
Armenians use a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables in their cuisine. Here are some of the most common ones:
| Armenian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| խառնաքար (kharnakar) | /xɑɾnɑkɑɾ/ | cucumber |
| սանկալ (sankal) | /sɑnkɑl/ | eggplant |
| կարմիր պղպեղ (karmir pghpegh) | /kɑɾmiɾ pʰʁpʰɛʁ/ | red pepper |
| խնձոր (khndzor) | /xəndzɔɾ/ | tomato |
| խնձորի պղպեղ (khndzori pghpegh) | /xəndzɔɾi pʰʁpʰɛʁ/ | tomato pepper |
| բանալի (banali) | /bɑnɑli/ | onion |
| կարտոֆիլ (kartofil) | /kɑɾtɔfil/ | potato |
| խոլորված սոխ (kholorvats sokh) | /xɔlɔɾvɑts sɔχ/ | pickled cabbage |
| նռան մուծում (nran mutsum) | /nəɾn mʊtsum/ | fig jam |
| խաղող (khaghogh) | /xɑˈʁɔʁ/ | persimmon |
| բակու (bakoo) | /bɑˈku/ | quince |
Meats
Meat is an essential part of Armenian cuisine, and there are many delicious dishes made with different types of meat. Here are some of the most common ones:
| Armenian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| մուծ (mut) | /mʊt/ | beef |
| կաթ (gat) | /kɑtʰ/ | lamb |
| ձված մուծ (jvats mut) | /ʤvɑts mʊt/ | chicken |
| սառնարան (sarnaran) | /sɑrnɑˈɾɑn/ | sausage |
Grains and Dairy Products
Here are some common Armenian grains and dairy products:
| Armenian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| աղանդ (aghant) | /ɑˈʁɑnt/ | bread |
| հաց (hats) | /hɑts/ | bread |
| կարավ (karav) | /kɑˈɾɑv/ | wheat |
| բանջարեղ (banjarer) | /bɑnd͡ʒɑˈɾɛɾ/ | cheese |
Traditional Armenian Dishes
Armenian cuisine is famous for its delicious traditional dishes, which are often served at family gatherings and special occasions. Here are some of the most popular ones:
- **Խոհարար (khorovats)** - Armenian-style barbecue, usually made with marinated lamb, pork, or chicken.
- **Բուրեկ (burek)** - A savory pastry made with phyllo dough and filled with potatoes, cheese, or meat.
- **Սուջուխ (sujukh)** - A sweet and chewy snack made with stringed walnuts dipped in a thick syrup made with sugar, grape or pomegranate juices, and flour.
- **Ապուխտ (apukht)** - A soup made with dried apricots and lamb or beef, served with crumbled lavash bread.
- **Լահմաջու (lahmajun)** - A thin, crispy flatbread topped with spiced minced meat and vegetables.
Eating Out in Armenia
If you are planning to visit Armenia, it's useful to learn some vocabulary for eating out. Here are some common phrases:
- **Ունեք հաճախորդի նախորդանից? (uneq hajakhorti naxordaniç?)** - Do you have a table available?
- **Գինը ինչպես է? (ginə inčpes e?)** - How much does it cost?
- **Կարծիքս ինձ կտրեք։ (kartsiks indz ktrəkʰ)** - Can you please bring me the bill?
- **Ինչպե՞ս է վաճառքը: (Inčpes e vacharrki?)** - How is it served?
Armenian cuisine has a lot to offer, and I hope this lesson has given you a good overview of common Armenian foods and dishes. In our next lesson, we will learn about the present tense in Armenian verbs.
Other Lessons
- Introduce Yourself Ինչպես ներկայանալ
- Legal Terms
- Games and Toys
- Body
- Shopping and Buying
- Sports
- Proverbs and Maxims
- Days of the Week and Months of the Year
- Count from 1 to 10
- Education
Sources