The Funniest Mistakes We’ve Made in Armenian Class

Learning a new language can be full of unexpected twists and turns, and Armenian is no exception! While we’ve certainly made our fair share of mistakes, they’ve also led to some of the funniest and most memorable moments in our journey with Tun Online Armenian School. Here’s a look back at some of the hilarious mistakes we’ve made in Armenian class — and how we laughed our way to a better understanding of the language!

😂 When “Hello” Turned into “Goodbye”

One of our first lessons was about greetings, and naturally, we wanted to get it right. So, we confidently said “barev” (hello) to each other. But, in our excitement to practice, we ended up mixing it up with “barov”, which means “goodbye”! Imagine the awkward moment when we all tried to greet our teacher, only to end up saying goodbye instead. Of course, it didn’t take long to realize the mix-up — but the laughter that followed made us feel closer as a class.

🐱 The Cat That Wasn’t Really a Cat

Armenian, like many languages, has its own quirks when it comes to pronunciation. One of our early words was “kagh”, meaning cat. However, when one of us tried to pronounce it, we accidentally added a little extra emphasis, making it sound more like “ka-ghhh” (like a cat trying to clear its throat). We couldn’t stop laughing as the class began to impersonate cats with dramatic meows, all while trying to get the pronunciation just right.

🍞 When Bread Became “Bored”

In one lesson, we learned the word for bread, “lavash”, a staple of Armenian cuisine. One student, trying to impress the teacher, said “lavash” with extra enthusiasm — only to realize they had accidentally said “bored” instead of “bread”! Imagine the confusion when we were all trying to figure out why the student was so “bored” with Armenian bread! Needless to say, we’ve never looked at lavash the same way again.

💦 Water or Flower?

In a lesson about common vocabulary, we were introduced to the word for water, “jermuk”. One classmate, eager to remember the word, accidentally mixed it up with “zharuk”, meaning flower. You can only imagine the confusion when they said “I need a flower!” instead of “I need water!” in the middle of a very hot summer day. We all had a good laugh, but they quickly learned the importance of checking their vocabulary!

🤦‍♂️ The Accidental Compliment

One of the most entertaining (and slightly embarrassing) mistakes we made was when we were practicing compliments. One student, trying to say “You’re beautiful” (“yes sir”), accidentally said “yes sir” in a very formal tone, thinking it was the equivalent. However, in Armenian, this phrase sounded like they were calling the teacher “handsome” in a very formal way — in front of the class! It was an awkward moment, but it broke the ice and gave us all a hearty laugh.

🤣 Mistakes Are Part of the Fun!

Learning Armenian isn’t always smooth sailing — and it shouldn’t be! The mistakes, while funny, are part of what makes the journey so enjoyable. Each error brings us closer to understanding the language, and every laugh reminds us that learning doesn’t have to be perfect.

🚀 Embrace the Laughs, Learn the Language

If you’re ready to experience the fun of learning Armenian with a class full of laughter (and a few funny mistakes), join us at Tun Online today! Get your first lesson free and start your own journey — mistakes and all — towards mastering the Armenian language. You’ll be laughing and learning in no time!

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