ոխ
ox/voχ/
The Armenian word for "grudge" is ոխ (ox).
ոխ is used to describe a deep-seated animosity.
Meaning: deep seated animosity (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced as ox. The initial sound is like the [v] in "van", and the second sound is like the [ch] in the Scottish "loch".
Did you know?
- While ոխ means 'grudge', the Armenian concept of 'blood revenge' is often expressed through the phrase ոխ վերցնել, which literally means 'to take a grudge'.
- If you were to use the word in a highly formal poetic context, ոխ can take on a mythological tone, similar to the concept of a 'blood feud' in epic literature.
- The word ոխ can be found in the works of the 5th-century scholar Movses Khorenatsi, illustrating its long-standing presence in the Armenian literary tradition.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a past conflict with a neighbor.
- Արտաշ ArtashԴու դեռ ոխ ես պահում նրա przeciw?Du der vokh es pahum nra prive?Do you still hold a grudge against him?
- Անի AniԱյո, նա ինձ շատ նեղացրեց:Ayo, na indz shat neghatsrets:Yes, he really upset me.
- Արտաշ ArtashԱվելի լավ է մոռանալ այդ մասին:Aveli lav e moranal ayd masin:It is better to forget about it.
- Անի AniԳուցե ճիշտ ես, Արտաշ:Gutse chisht es, Artash:Maybe you are right, Artash.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ոխ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
