գեղեցիկ
geġecʻik/ɡeʁeˈt͡sʰik/
The English phrase 'pretty' is translated into Armenian as գեղեցիկ (geġecʻik).
գեղեցիկ is used to describe aesthetic beauty in both people and things, whereas English often distinguishes between 'pretty' (often for women/children) and 'beautiful' (often for scenery/art).
Meaning: especially of women and children: pleasant, attractive (adj)
Which one should you use?
While գեղեցիկ can mean 'pretty', it is also the standard word for 'beautiful' and is used for both people and inanimate objects like scenery or flowers.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective գեղեցիկ is indeclinable, meaning it does not change its form to match the gender, number or case of the noun it modifies.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is geġecʻik. The sounds are as follows: /ɡ/ as in [g]ood, /ʁ/ as in the French [r]ue or Northumbrian burr, /tsʰ/ as in ca[ts h]it, /i/ as in s[ea]t (short in duration) and /k/ as in s[c]an.
Did you know?
- While գեղեցիկ is the standard term for 'beautiful', Armenians often use the word սիրուն (sirun) in daily conversation, which literally means 'lovely' or 'beloved'.
- The word գեղեցիկ is often used in Armenian to describe a 'beautiful' gesture or a 'beautiful' act of kindness, rather than just a visual quality.
- In Armenian, you can use գեղեցիկ to describe a person's voice or a piece of music, treating an auditory experience with the same adjective used for visual beauty.
Examples in context
- Ի՜նչ գեղեցիկ ժպիտ ունես։What a pretty smile you have!This sentence is useful for describing a smile using գեղեցիկ.Tatoeba #12917237 by Proxima5, translation #12152689 by CK
- Արևածաղիկները գեղեցիկ ծաղիկներ են։Sunflowers are pretty flowers.This sentence is useful for describing flowers using գեղեցիկ.Tatoeba #13720985 by Proxima5, translation #13057048 by frpzzd
- Տեսեք, մի գեղեցիկ աղջիկ գեղեցիկ ծաղիկներով:Look, a beautiful girl with some pretty flowers!Tatoeba #12412989 by Proxima5, translation #8003495 by dmaddock
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry գեղեցիկ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
