The long way around: Syunik and the weight of the word

The Weight of Words in Armenian Culture

The Armenian language has notably long words, such as "genocide" and "thank you", which are derived from words like արժան (arjan) meaning "worthy" and պատիվ (pativ) meaning "honor".

Inch anarjanapativ azg enq menq ("What an undignified people we are")

This phrase was uttered by a fake eco-activist who blockaded the author's friends in Artsakh, upon landing on Armenian soil, echoing a collective failure.

In Syunik, the author's cousins found solace in the mountains, highlighting the region's significance.

Author's summary: Exploring Armenia's cultural nuances.

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The Armenian Weekly The Armenian Weekly — 2025-10-30

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