If you’re beginning to learn Armenian, one of the most essential vocabulary topics is the days of the week. This set of words comes up frequently in conversation, whether you’re making appointments, talking about your schedule, or describing past and future events.
Armenian, as an Indo-European language with its own unique script, offers some interesting patterns in how days are named. In many cases, the words are derived from numbers — particularly from Tuesday to Friday — which makes them both logical and easy to remember once you understand the system.
Below is a helpful reference table showing the days of the week in Armenian, including pronunciation to support learners unfamiliar with the Armenian alphabet.
Armenian days of the week
| English | Armenian with pronunciation |
|---|---|
| Monday | Երկուշաբթի |
| Tuesday | Երեքշաբթի |
| Wednesday | Չորեքշաբթի |
| Thursday | Հինգշաբթի |
| Friday | Ուրբաթ |
| Saturday | Շաբաթ |
| Sunday | Կիրակի |
In addition to learning the names of the days themselves, it’s also helpful to study a few commonly used words that appear in daily conversations — such as “today”, “tomorrow”, “yesterday”, and “weekend.” These add important context and help you form full sentences more naturally.
Useful Words and Expressions
| English | Armenian with pronunciation |
|---|---|
| day | օր |
| morning | առավոտ |
| today | այսօր |
| tomorrow | վաղը |
| yesterday | երեկ |
| week | շաբաթ |
| weekend | Հանգստյան օրեր |
Tips for Memorizing the Weekdays
To make the most of this vocabulary, try using the words in daily routines. For example, label each day on your personal planner in Armenian, or say the day aloud each morning. Additionally, recognizing the numerical roots in the names of some weekdays can help reinforce your memory through logic and pattern recognition.
Continue Learning Armenian
Now that you’ve mastered the Armenian days of the week, you might want to explore other core vocabulary topics. Consider moving on to Months and Seasons in Armenian or learn how to count in Armenian with our lesson on Armenian Numbers.
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