Understanding Complex Sentence Structures in Armenian
In Armenian, a complex sentence is a type of sentence that combines a main clause with one or more subordinate clauses. These sentences help us express more detailed ideas by showing relationships between different thoughts.
Important Points
- Main Clause: This is the part of the sentence that can stand alone and makes sense by itself.
- Subordinate Clause: This part cannot stand alone and depends on the main clause to give it meaning.
- Conjunctions: Words like 'որ' (that), 'եթե' (if), 'երբ' (when), and 'քանի որ' (because) help join the main clause with the subordinate clause.
The main clause and subordinate clause are connected using conjunctions. The subordinate clause adds extra information to the main clause, such as reasons, conditions, or time.
Examples
- Ես կարդում եմ գիրքը, որ ընկերս ինձ տվեց։
- Եթե դու ինձ օգնես, ես կկարողանամ ավարտել աշխատանքս։
- Երբ արևը ծագի, մենք կսկսենք մեր ճանապարհորդությունը։
Remember, the main clause can be understood on its own, but the subordinate clause needs the main clause to make sense. This is what makes the sentence 'complex'.
Important Points
- Use 'որ' to add extra information or describe something.
- Use 'եթե' to show a condition or something that might happen.
- Use 'երբ' to talk about time and when something happens.
- Use 'քանի որ' to explain a reason or cause.
By understanding and using complex sentences, you can make your Armenian speaking and writing more interesting and detailed. Practice by combining simple sentences into complex ones using conjunctions.
Examples
- Նա գնաց տուն, քանի որ անձրև էր գալիս։
- Մենք կմնանք այստեղ, եթե դու համաձայն ես։
- Նա կժամանի, երբ հանդիպումը ավարտվի։