սխտոր
sxtor/səχˈtoɾ/
The Armenian word for garlic is սխտոր (sxtor).
Meaning: plant (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /səχˈtoɾ/. For the sounds, use [s] as in [s]ip, [ə] as in [a]gain, [χ] as in Scottish lo[ch] and [t] as in s[t]op.
Did you know?
- In Armenian folklore, garlic is often used as a protective charm against the 'evil eye' or malevolent spirits, much like its use in ancient Mediterranean cultures.
- While սխտոր is the standard word, Armenian cuisine treats garlic as a primary flavor profile in 'khorovats' (barbecue) marinades, often using it in quantities that would be considered overpowering in Western cooking.
- In the context of Armenian medicinal history, սխտոր was frequently prescribed for more than just flavor, often used in traditional remedies for respiratory health.
Examples in context
- Սխտորը շատ օգտակար է:Skhtory shat ogtakar e:Garlic is very useful.
- Այս սխտորը շատ թարմ է:Ays skhtory shat tarm e:This garlic is very fresh.
Example conversation
Lilian and Levon are talking in the kitchen about cooking.
- Լիլիան LilianԼևոն, սխտոր ունե՞ս:Levon, skhtor unes?Levon, do you have garlic?
- Լևոն LevonԱյո, սխտորը սառնարանում է:Ayo, skhtory sarnaranum e:Yes, the garlic is in the refrigerator.
- Լիլիան LilianՇատ լավ, շնորհակալություն:Shat lav, shnorhakalutyun:Very good, thank you.
- Լևոն LevonԽնդրեմ, Լիլիան:Khndrem, Lilian:You're welcome, Lilian.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “garlic” translations and entries սխտոր, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
