տիկնիկ
tiknik/tikˈnik/
The Armenian word for doll is տիկնիկ (tiknik).
տիկնիկ is a noun used to refer to a toy in the form of a human.
Meaning: a toy in the form of a human (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to multiple dolls, use the plural form տիկնիկներ. To indicate possession (of the doll or of the dolls), use the genitive case տիկնիկների. If you are indicating a recipient or direction (to the doll), use the dative case տիկնիկին.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /tikˈnik/. The /t/ sound is like the [t] in s[t]op, the /i/ is like the [ea] in s[ea]t and is short in duration, the /k/ is like the [c] in s[c]an and the /n/ is like the [n] in [n]est.
Did you know?
- In some Armenian dialects, the word տիկնիկ can be used metaphorically to describe a person who is easily manipulated by others.
- The word տիկնիկ is actually a diminutive of the word տիկին, which means 'lady' or 'dame'.
- In Armenian, the diminutive suffix -իկ is often used to express affection or endearment rather than just a small size.
Examples in context
- Դա իմ տիկնիկն է։That is my doll.This sentence shows how to identify a doll using the form տիկնիկ.Tatoeba #13209658 by Proxima5, translation #7829021 by Thanuir
- Սա իմ տիկնիկն է։This is my doll.Tatoeba #13209659 by Proxima5, translation #2352437 by CM
- Ես մոմե տիկնիկ եմ։I'm a wax doll.This sentence uses the form տիկնիկ to describe a wax doll.Tatoeba #13209673 by Proxima5, translation #11953736 by Fenrir
- 18 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lilian is showing Artash her new toy.
- Լիլիան LilianՆայիր, ես նոր տիկնիկ ունեմ:Nayir, yes nor tiknik unem!Look, I have a new doll!
- Արտաշ ArtashԻսկ այդ տիկնիկը ո՞վ է:Isk ayd tikniky vovo e?And who is that doll?
- Լիլիան LilianՍա իմ ամենասիրելի տիկնիկն է:Sa im amenasireli tiknikn e.This is my favorite doll.
- Արտաշ ArtashՇատ սիրուն է:Shat sirun e.It is very pretty.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “doll” translations and entries տիկնիկ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries տիկնիկ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
