The Weight of Words in Armenian Culture
The Armenian language has notably long words, such as "genocide" and "thank you", which are derived from արժան (arjan) meaning "worthy" and պատիվ (pativ) meaning "honor".
Inch anarjanapativ azg enq menq
This phrase, translating to "What an undignified people we are", was uttered by a fake eco-activist who blockaded the author's friends in Artsakh upon landing on Armenian soil, echoing a collective failure.
- Border delimitations
- Language amendments in the constitution
These changes, referred to as "peace", have led to a series of undignified adjustments. In contrast, the author's cousins in Syunik found solace in the mountains.
Author's summary: Exploring Armenian culture through language and geography.