նստեք
nstekh
The Armenian phrase for "sit down" is նստեք (nstekh).
The phrase is used to instruct someone to assume a sitting position from a standing position.
Meaning: to assume a sitting position from a standing position (verb)
Which one should you use?
The form նստեք is used when you are addressing a group of people or when you wish to be polite to a single person. In contrast, the form նստիր is used for friends, children or people with whom you have a casual relationship.
How does it change in a sentence?
The infinitive form of the verb is նստել. The imperative form changes from the polite/plural նստեք to the singular/informal նստիր depending on the person you are addressing.
How do you pronounce it?
nstekh
Did you know?
- The verb նստել can be used to describe a piece of clothing that 'fits' well, treating the garment as if it is 'sitting' correctly on the body.
- If you accidentally use the informal նստիր with an elder, it is not just a grammatical error, but can be perceived as a significant social snub or a lack of upbringing.
- In some traditional Armenian contexts, the act of նստել during a meal is strictly governed by seniority, where the eldest person must be seated first.
Examples in context
- Նստեք։ Նախաճաշը պատրաստ է։Sit down. Breakfast is ready.This sentence shows how to use նստեք when offering breakfast.Tatoeba #12435979 by Proxima5, translation #6560969 by OsoHombre
- Եթե ուզում եք նստել, նստեք։If you want to sit down, sit down.This sentence uses նստեք in a conditional context.Tatoeba #13337952 by Proxima5, translation #3223103 by CK
- «Խնդրում եմ նստեք», – ասաց նա։"Sit down, please," he said.This sentence demonstrates using նստեք when making a polite request.Tatoeba #13366160 by Proxima5, translation #38480 by CK
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Example conversation
Aram is welcoming Nane into his living room.
- Արամ AramԲարի գալուստ, Նանե, խնդրում եմ նստեք։Bari galust, Nane, khndrum yem nstek.Welcome, Nane, please sit down.
- Նանե NaneՇնորհակալություն, Արամ։Shnorhakalutyun, Aram.Thank you, Aram.
- Արամ AramՍպասեք մի փոքր, սուրճ կբերեմ։Spasek mi poqr, surch kberem.Wait a little, I will bring coffee.
- Նանե NaneՇատ լավ, ես արդեն նստեցի։Shat lav, yes arden nstetsi.Very well, I have already sat down.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
