ապրես
apres
The Armenian phrase for "good job" is ապրես (apres).
The phrase ապրես is used to praise someone's performance or effort, functioning similarly to the English expressions "well done" or "good job".
Meaning: a phrase used to praise for a good job or efforts (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, ապրես means "you lived" or serves as a subjunctive expression meaning "may you live".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The form ապրես is informal and is appropriate for use with friends, children or those of equal or lower social status. For a formal or polite tone, you should use the alternative Շնորհավորում եմ to express "Good job" or "Well done".
How does it change in a sentence?
While ապրես is the standard form, it changes to ապրեք when you are addressing a group of people or when you wish to use a polite tone.
How do you pronounce it?
apres
Did you know?
- While ապրես is used for praise, the same root word is used to express gratitude. In many contexts, saying ապրես is a way of saying 'thank you' for a small favor.
- Depending on the tone, ապրես can be used sarcastically to mean 'well done' when someone has actually made a mistake, similar to how English speakers use the phrase 'nice one'.
- Because ապրես is a subjunctive form, it carries an inherent sense of a prayer or a hope.
Examples in context
- Ապրես, շատ լավ արեցիր:Apres, shat lav aretsir:Good job, you did very well.
- Ապրես, հիանալի աշխատանք է:Apres, hianali ashkhatank e:Good job, it's a wonderful job.
Example conversation
Nane is praising Artash for finishing his homework.
- Նանե NaneԱրտաշ, արդեն ավարտեցի՞ր տնայինդ:Artash, arden avartetsir tnayind?Artash, did you already finish your homework?
- Արտաշ ArtashԱյո, հենց նոր ավարտեցի:Ayo, hents nor avartetsi:Yes, I just finished it.
- Նանե NaneԱպրես, շատ աշխատասիր ես:Apres, shat ashkhatasir es:Good job, you are very hardworking.
- Արտաշ ArtashՇնորհակալություն, Նանե:Shnorhakalutyun, Nane:Thank you, Nane.
