🇦🇲 Armenian phrases

How to Say "Hi" in Armenian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Բարև
"Hi" in Armenian · say it like bah-rev

The most natural way to say "Hi" in Armenian is Բարև. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Բարև ձեզ
A more formal way to greet someone, often used in polite contexts.
Բարև, ընկեր
A casual greeting among friends, meaning 'Hello, friend'.

When to use it

Use 'Բարև' when greeting someone in any informal or formal situation. It is appropriate for both friends and acquaintances. You can use it at any time of the day.

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Examples in Armenian

ArmenianEnglish
Բարև, ինչպես եք?Hello, how are you?
Common mistake
Some learners might confuse 'Բարև' with 'Բարև ձեզ' and use it in overly formal situations.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Բարև, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Armenian with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

When should I use 'Բարև'?

You can use 'Բարև' in most casual and formal greetings throughout the day.

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