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Top Armenian Verbs You Should Know

Level 43 – 52 – Verb conjugations and sentence structure combined (advanced)

When you’re learning a new language, verbs are the backbone of communication. They let you express action, intention, and emotion — and in Armenian, they help you bring your sentences to life. Here’s a roundup of the most useful Armenian verbs every beginner should know to start speaking confidently.


🏆 10 Essential Armenian Verbs

ArmenianPronunciationEnglish Meaning
լինել (linel)lee-NELto be
ունենալ (unenal)oo-neh-NALto have
գնալ (gnal)guh-NALto go
գալ (gal)GALto come
ուտել (utel/udel)oo-TEL/oo-DELto eat
խմել (khmel)khuh-MELto drink
տեսնել (tesnel/desnel)tes-NEL/des-NELto see
լսել (lsel)luh-SELto hear
սիրել (sirel)see-RELto love
աշխատել (ashkhatel)ash-kha-TELto work

Once you know just a few verbs, you can build many everyday phrases.


✨ Tips for Practicing Armenian Verbs

  • Make flashcards with the verb on one side and a sentence on the other.
  • Practice conjugating verbs in the present, past, and future tense.
  • Listen for them in Armenian songs, movies, or podcasts.
  • Use them daily — even if you only form short phrases at first.

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