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The question mark sits on the word
In Armenian, a question is marked on the word, not at the end of the sentence.
The sign ՞, the “hartsakan nshan”, sits above the vowel of the word that carries the question: Inchpes es? It is on the “e” of inchpes.
The sentence ends with ։, the “verjaket”, two stacked dots: it is our full stop.
Did you know? The sign ՛, the “shesht”, stresses a word, like italics.
Words to listen to
| Audio | Romanization | Armenian | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inchpes es | Ինչպե՞ս ես | how are you? | |
| Ov e? | Ո՞վ է | who is it? | |
| Lav em | Լավ եմ։ | I’m fine |
Tap a row’s button to hear the word. Romanization and audio come from the app (Eastern Armenian).
