տաբատ
tabat/tɑˈbɑt/
The Armenian word for trousers is տաբատ (tabat).
How does it change in a sentence?
To specify a particular pair of trousers, you can add the suffix –ը to the word to create the definite form տաբատը (the trousers).
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is [tabat]. The /t/ sound is like the [t] in s[t]op, the /ɑ/ sound is like the [a] in l[a]va and the /b/ sound is like the [b] in [b]ee.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers might be tempted to always use a plural form because 'trousers' is plural in English, but in Armenian, the singular form տաբատ is the standard way to refer to a single garment.
Did you know?
- The Armenian alphabet used to write տաբատ was created by Mesrop Mashtots in 405 AD, meaning the script used for this word is over 1600 years old.
- The word տաբատ is believed to be a borrowing from an older, potentially Turkic or Persian source, rather than being a native Indo-European Armenian root.
- In traditional Armenian folk costumes, the տաբատ were often designed with a very wide crotch and loose legs to allow for ease of movement during agricultural work.
Examples in context
- Ես տաբատ եմ ուզում։I want trousers.Tatoeba #13363975 by Proxima5, translation #11207167 by janTuki
- Հագեք տաբատը։Put some trousers on.Tatoeba #13349246 by Proxima5, translation #13098933 by glossboss
- Այս նոր տաբատը շատ հարմար է։Ays nor tabatë shat harmar ē.These new trousers are very comfortable.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Artash and Lilian are shopping for clothes in a mall.
- Արտաշ ArtashԼիլիան, սա քո տաբատն է՞:Lilian, sa ko tabatn ē?Lilian, are these your trousers?
- Լիլիան LilianՈչ, սա Արտաշի տաբատն է:Voch, sa Artashi tabatn ē.No, those are Artash's trousers.
- Արտաշ ArtashԻսկ ո՞ր տաբատն է իմը:Isk vor tabatn ē imë?Then which trousers are mine?
- Լիլիան LilianԱյդ սև տաբատը քոնն է:Ayd sev tabatë k'on ē.Those black trousers are yours.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry տաբատ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries տաբատ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
