nairi Posted May 10, 2004 Report Share Posted May 10, 2004 Arpa, how about subvey? Oh! And don't forget to drink pulpulaki jur!!!!! I'm having some as I speak!! A friend recently came back from Armenia and brought me a bottle, but surprisingly it tastes like chlorine whereas there it has no taste (which is what water is supposed to taste like!!). And of course the lavash!!! Ahhh, I got some of that too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ritaesque Posted May 10, 2004 Report Share Posted May 10, 2004 I am really called to "visit" or "return" to Armenia in the next year. I looked into some tours with Levon Travel. I am taking notes of all the places that everyone mentioned. Does anyone have any thoughts about visiting for the first time with a tour group versus traveling solo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpa Posted May 10, 2004 Report Share Posted May 10, 2004 Arpa, how about subvey? Subvey? You mean sub-vay? Vay indz, vay kez! Nairi, you are singing my song. Why invent a compound and complex artificial so called Armenia term when there are such ready made and easy ones as "subway"? However since my last post I have changed my mind. If we were to absolutely a native word for "subway" then how about "(y)entughi"? Yent/ent is a native Armenian word seldom used in this form but many words such as entaka, entarkel, the noun "subject" and the verb "to subject" respectively show that "ent" means "sub". And even "@nterk", lieterally underground means subterranean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nairi Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 I was actually thinking yentanaparh as a joke. I like long words Combination yent and tchanaparh, but I opted for subvey instead. Or else, yentaqshoghik. As for escalator: bardzratsnoghik. Yes, I like words ending in -ik Hi Rita and welcome to Hyeforum. I don't have any experience traveling with tours and even going solo. I have family and many acquaintances there so that even if I go there alone, I'm still not alone there, which is sometimes a pain as well, but at least you get to see things that I think you would otherwise miss as a regular tourist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nairi Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 Yentakayaran and yentagnatsq. Oh my god, what a few minutes can do to one's mind... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MosJan Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 Arpa, how about subvey? Oh! And don't forget to drink pulpulaki jur!!!!! I'm having some as I speak!! A friend recently came back from Armenia and brought me a bottle, but surprisingly it tastes like chlorine whereas there it has no taste (which is what water is supposed to taste like!!). And of course the lavash!!! Ahhh, I got some of that too... Nairi jan you are making me jealous jnaik Acutely do have some bottled water from echmiatdzin – that has been in my frizzier since 2001 And some Hogh & Ash from the fire pit of echmiatsins basement Ahhhhhhhhhhhh Cant wait ~~ have 12 ½ days to go ~~~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MosJan Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 On June 16th, 2004, I shall be returning to Armenia for the first time ever; aside from my uncle, I'll be the first of my family to have gone there since Shah Abbas forced us to leave Jugha. I'll be staying there for two months exactly (returning on August 16th), and am making a checklist of everything I'm going to see. Here is a partial list (if you know of anything in particular that I simply have to see, feel free to add): Sardarapat Tzitzernakabert Yerablur (in particular, the graves of Monte Melkonian and Andranik Zoravar) Republic Square Khor Virab Echmiadzin Stepanakert Aragats Tatev Note, this is a small portion; I'm not mentioning most of the myriad things to see in Yerevan (I'm also bringing a grand US, to help out the economy in some small way). Also, glad to be back to the forums... College this year is much harder than I thought it would be. KnightOfArmenia enjoy your visit in our Hayreniq Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 Yentakayaran and yentagnatsq. Oh my god, what a few minutes can do to one's mind... Nairi since you like long words how about storqetna-yertevekutyun. stor-get-na-yer-te-ve-ku-tyun. h@? Arpa inch kases? chmoranam nayev, Hayastani aspet, yerani qu achkerin barin @nd qez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormig Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 No Karabagh? When in Karabagh, drink tutovka like the Karabaghtsis do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormig Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 Sorry, just noticed Stepanakert in the first post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MosJan Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 Nairi since you like long words how about storqetna-yertevekutyun. stor-get-na-yer-te-ve-ku-tyun. h@? Arpa inch kases? chmoranam nayev, Hayastani aspet, yerani qu achkerin barin @nd qez Edward jan Hayaastan its inch kuzeyir ? Batsi iharke Qarahunjits ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud EXPAT Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 Guys all the new terms are cool, but the real Armenian word for Subway/Metro/Underground is... Getnughi (pronounced in Eastern Armenian) or Kednughi (in Western). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 Edward jan Hayaastan its inch kuzeyir ? Batsi iharke Qarahunjits ? Mosjan bolorits shat bari lur hayastanits, mer azgin xohemutyun u hamperanq, muraznerit el irakanatsum, ashxarhinel xaghatyun. gitem yerablur kgnass, Karoi vra mi hatel im koxmits tsaghkepunj aper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightOfArmenia Posted May 11, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 I'll definitely e-mail you, Expat. Oh, and this isn't a religious pilgrimage; heck, I'm not even necessarily religious. Now, I have my faith, and, in my rather atheist group of friends, I'm known as the "religious one," but that isn't the reason I'm going; rather, it's the fact that it IS my Hayrenik. Oh, I can't wait... I just know I'm going to break down and kiss the ground as soon as I get off the plane. And, ahh, Ani... I have to be careful at the "border." I doubt my family would much appreciate it if I get shot by some mongrel turk while doing something at the "border," haha. How much of Ani is visible? I've heard the shoon tatchiks have done their best to obliterate everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud EXPAT Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 Knight last time I went to see our ancient capital Ani I sort of had connections to go through the military zone smoothly on the Armenian side. I'm not sure how it usually is, but I'm guessing if you go there and tell them you are visiting, they will guide you right to the river separating Eastern Armenia from Western Armenia. Or else ask people how you can get past the military gates when you are in Armenia. You'll see some of our old churches/cathedrals, mostly demolished, and far away you will see the scumbags living on our ancient lands. If you're lucky enough, NOT, you'll hear the echoes of them preaching to Alla, not the singer Levonyan but their God Allah. Make sure to go on a clear day. Last time I went it was quite cloudy so my pics didn't come out that nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koko Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 The Sergei Paradjanov museum in yerevan, also is an intresting place to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpa Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 (edited) Nairi since you like long words how about storqetna-yertevekutyun. stor-get-na-yer-te-ve-ku-tyun. h@? Arpa inch kases? chmoranam nayev, Hayastani aspet, yerani qu achkerin barin @nd qez Since Nairi says she likes long words... How about; »ñϳÛݳ-ëïáñ»ñÏÛ³-ÇÝùݳ߳ñų-ËáÕáí³Ï :) Erkayna-storerkya-inqnasharzha-khoghovak Btw. Don't the English at times call it the "tube"? Khoghovak? Edited May 11, 2004 by Arpa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellthecat Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 And, ahh, Ani... I have to be careful at the "border." I doubt my family would much appreciate it if I get shot by some mongrel turk while doing something at the "border," haha. How much of Ani is visible? I've heard the shoon tatchiks have done their best to obliterate everything. You are probably more likely to be shot by someone on the Armenian side! If you are going to try and see Ani from the border then ask to visit the cave church. Make it clear that you know for certain that there IS a cave church. If they refuse, or say that there is no such thing, then try to ask some more questions about whay they are refusing. The reason for this is that there definitely was a cave church that people used to visit, but it may have been destroyed by the quarrying, and I would be interested to know if it has been. It was directly opposite the Ani citadel, and had a path to it. It is either on the site of the southernmost quarry, or a bit to the south of it. I've only seen it from the Turkish side, but I've seen groups of people enter it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 Since Nairi says she likes long words... How about; »ñϳÛݳ-ëïáñ»ñÏÛ³-ÇÝùݳ߳ñų-ËáÕáí³Ï :) Erkayna-storerkya-inqnasharzha-khoghovak Btw. Don't the English at times call it the "tube"? Khoghovak? Hay- Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay Buy the way Arpa jan, tube is srvak, khoghovak is pipe, I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasun Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 I think the official name is "Yerevani metropliten". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hye_Acher Posted May 12, 2004 Report Share Posted May 12, 2004 I don’t have the time to read this entire thread at this moment . But, has anyone mentioned Byurakani Astghaditaran? You will not regret going there. Try to visit Viktor Hambartsumian’s Museum. I know you’ve mentioned visiting Aragats but a lot of people drive pass Byurakan (Astghaditaran) to get to Ambert or where ever they have in mind. Here is some more information on Byurakan http://www.cilicia.com/armo5_byurakan.html Good Day!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nairi Posted May 12, 2004 Report Share Posted May 12, 2004 Since Nairi says she likes long words... How about; »ñϳÛݳ-ëïáñ»ñÏÛ³-ÇÝùݳ߳ñų-ËáÕáí³Ï :) Erkayna-storerkya-inqnasharzha-khoghovak Btw. Don't the English at times call it the "tube"? Khoghovak? You guys forgot the -ik ending though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpa Posted May 12, 2004 Report Share Posted May 12, 2004 You guys forgot the -ik ending though.. »ñϳÛݳ-ëïáñ»ñÏÛ³-ÇÝùݳ߳ñų-ËáÕáí³Ï Erkayna-storerkya-inqnasharzha-khoghovak OK then how about this :) erkaynastorerkyainqnazharezhakhoghovakik I counted 40 letters. The perennial mythical magical number. Do I get a prize? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nairi Posted May 12, 2004 Report Share Posted May 12, 2004 I counted 40 letters. The perennial mythical magical number. Do I get a prize? I counted 36 I think you deserve the Mesrop Mashtots Mrtsanak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasun Posted May 13, 2004 Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 How about adding -uhi , it would be cool. Sometimes I am jealous other languages have gender, why can't our metro be feminine too? (besides it is one more letter) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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