իմ անունն է
im anunnn e
To say "my name is" in Armenian, use իմ անունն է (im anunnn e).
This phrase is used to identify yourself by stating your name.
Meaning: a way to identify oneself (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of իմ (my), անուն (name), the suffix -ն (the) and է (is).
Which one should you use?
While իմ անունն է specifically means "my name is", it is also common to introduce yourself by saying Ես … եմ (I am …).
How does it change in a sentence?
The word անուն (name) takes the definite article -ն because it is followed by the verb է (is), resulting in the combined form անունն.
How do you pronounce it?
im anunnn e
Did you know?
- While անուն means 'name', the Armenian language has a separate word for 'surname' or 'family name' called ազգանուն, which literally translates to 'national name'.
- In traditional Armenian naming customs, a child's անուն was sometimes chosen based on the day of the week or a saint's calendar to ensure divine protection.
- The word անուն is a cognate with other Indo-European languages, sharing an ancient root with the English word 'name'.
Examples in context
- Անունս է Մարիամ։My name is Mariam.
Example conversation
Two people meeting for the first time at a cafe.
- Արամ AramԲարև, իմ անունն է Արամ:Barev, im anunnn e Aram:Hi, my name is Aram.
- Մարիամ MariamՈղջույն, Արամ, ես Մարիամ եմ:Voghjuyn, Aram, yes Mariam em:Hello, Aram, I am Mariam.
- Արամ AramՀաճելի ծանոթություն, Մարիամ:Hacheli tsanotutyun, Mariam:Nice to meet you, Mariam.
- Մարիամ MariamՇնորհակալություն, նույնպես:Shnorhakalutyun, nuynpes:Thank you, likewise.
