արծիվ
arciv/ɑɾˈt͡siv/
The Armenian word for eagle is արծիվ (arciv).
The word refers to any of several large carnivorous birds within the Accipitridae family.
Meaning: any of several large carnivorous birds in the family Accipitridae (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
To change the word from 'an eagle' to 'the eagle', add the suffix –ը to the end of the word, resulting in արծիվը. The plural form for 'eagles' is արծիվներ.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is arciv. The IPA is /ɑɾˈtsiv/. To pronounce it, use /ɑ/ as in lava, /ts/ as in cats, a short /i/ as in seat and /v/ as in van.
Did you know?
- In Armenian folklore, the արծիվ is often depicted as a protector and a symbol of strength, frequently appearing in ancient myths as a creature that connects the earthly realm to the divine.
- In Armenian, the word արծիվ is used as a metaphor for someone with a sharp mind or an exceptional ability to spot details from a distance.
- In traditional Armenian poetry, the արծիվ is frequently used to symbolize the longing for a distant homeland or the spirit of freedom.
Examples in context
- Ես արծիվ եմ տեսել։I have seen an eagle.This sentence is useful for practicing the word արծիվ.Tatoeba #13183567 by Proxima5, translation #11866141 by Ahitos
- Այդ արծիվը սպիտակ է։That eagle is white.This sentence shows how to describe a specific eagle using արծիվ.Tatoeba #13183559 by Proxima5, translation #11878035 by Ahitos
- Այդ արծիվը գեղեցիկ է։That eagle is beautiful.This sentence demonstrates how to describe the appearance of an eagle using արծիվ.Tatoeba #13183560 by Proxima5, translation #9462401 by CK
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Example conversation
Ani and Aram are looking at a wildlife book in a cafe.
- Անի AniԱյս նկարում մեծ արծիվ կա։Ays nkarmum mets artsiv ka.There is a large eagle in this picture.
- Արամ AramԱյո, դա հզոր արծիվ է։Ayo, da hzor artsiv e.Yes, that is a powerful eagle.
- Անի AniԱրծիվները շատ բարձր են թռչում։Artsivnere shat bardzr en trchum.The eagles fly very high.
- Արամ AramԱյդ արծիվը իրոք հրաշալի է։Ayd artsive irok hrajali e.That eagle is truly wonderful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “eagle” translations and entries արծիվ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
