համբույրներ
hambuyrner
The English word 'kisses' is translated into Armenian as համբույրներ (hambuyrner).
համբույրներ refers to multiple instances of the act of touching someone with the lips to show love or affection.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form is created by adding the suffix -ներ to the singular noun համբույր.
How do you pronounce it?
hambuyrner
Did you know?
- The word համբույր literally means 'good scent' or 'fragrance'. In Armenian, the act of kissing is conceptually linked to the smelling of a flower or a loved one.
- In traditional Armenian families, the custom of kissing the hand of an elder is a profound sign of respect that transcends the romantic meaning of համբույրներ.
- The root համ in համբույր can relate to 'taste' or 'flavor', suggesting that a kiss is an experience of both smell and taste.
Example conversation
A couple saying goodbye before work.
- Նանե NaneԱրտաշ, ես արդեն գնում եմ:Artash, yes arden gnum em:Artash, I am leaving already.
- Արտաշ ArtashՍպասի, ես ուզում եմ համբույրներ տալ:Spasi, yes uzum em hambuyrner tal:Wait, I want to give kisses.
- Նանե NaneՇնորհակալություն, սիրելիս:Shnorhakalutyun, sirelis:Thank you, darling.
- Արտաշ ArtashՀանդիպում ենք երեկոյան:Handipum enk yerekyan:We will meet in the evening.
