How to Say “Hello” in Armenian

If you’re traveling to Armenia, meeting Armenian friends, or just starting to learn the language, one of the first things you’ll want to know is: how do I say “hello” in Armenian?

The answer depends slightly on whether you’re using Eastern or Western Armenian — but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

Greetings in Eastern Armenian

✅ Բարեւ (Barev) — [pronounced ba-REV]
This is the standard, friendly “hello” you’ll hear everywhere in Armenia. Use it in most casual or polite situations.

✅ Բարեւ Ձեզ (Barev dzez) — [ba-REV dzez]
This is the more formal or respectful way to say hello, especially to elders or people you don’t know well.

Greetings in Western Armenian

✅ Բարեւ (Parev) — [pa-REV]
In Western Armenian, the pronunciation slightly shifts, but the meaning stays the same.

Bonus: Other Friendly Greetings

🌞 Բարի լույս (Bari luys/Pari luys) — Good morning
🌇 Բարի երեկո (Bari yereko/Pari yereko) — Good evening
🌙 Բարի գիշեր (Bari gisher/Pari kisher) — Good night

Adding these to your greeting toolkit will make you sound even more natural when speaking Armenian!

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Learning greetings is a great first step, but practicing them in real conversations is where the magic happens.

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