պետ
pet/pet/
In Armenian, the word for boss is պետ (pet).
պետ can be used to mean a boss in a general sense, but it is most commonly used to refer to high-ranking officials or the head of a state or organization.
Meaning: person in charge (noun)
Which one should you use?
While պետ is a general term for a boss or head, if you are in a modern corporate setting, the word տնօրեն is a more precise term for a business director or manager. Additionally, the related noun պետություն refers to the institution of the state, government or presidency.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /pet/. The /p/ sound is like the [p] in sport and the /t/ sound is like the [t] in stop.
Did you know?
- While պետ is the word for 'boss', a corporate manager is more accurately called a տնօրեն, which literally means 'one who directs the house'.
- If you call a small business manager a պետ, you might actually be making a joke. Because the word is so grand, using it for a minor supervisor often sounds like heavy irony.
- Historically, պետ was not limited to political power but was also the title for the head of a religious community or a professional guild.
Examples in context
- Նա մեր պետն է։Na mer petn e.He is our boss.
- Պետը հիմա աշխատանքում է։Petě hima ashxatankum e.The boss is at work now.
Example conversation
Lilian and Levon are talking about their work.
- Լիլիան LilianԼևոն, քո պետը բարի՞ է:Levon, ko pety bari?Levon, is your boss kind?
- Լևոն LevonԱյո, իմ պետը շատ լավն է:Ayo, im pety shat lavn e.Yes, my boss is very good.
- Լիլիան LilianԻմ պետը այսօր բարկացած է:Im pety aysor barkatsats e.My boss is angry today.
- Լևոն LevonՑավում եմ դա լսել:Tsavum em da lsel.I am sorry to hear that.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry պետ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
