Sustainability & Eco

1. Որտե՞ղ կարող եմ սա վերամշակել։

   Vortegh karogh em sa veramshakel?

   Where can I recycle this?

   Usage

   Used when asking where to find a recycling bin or drop-off

   Grammar Note

   "Karogh em" plus an infinitive expresses ability; the infinitive "veramshakel" (to recycle) closes the sentence.

2. Ունե՞ք վերաօգտագործվող տոպրակներ։

   Unek veraogtagortsvogh toprakner?

   Do you have reusable bags?

   Usage

   Ask at a shop to avoid disposable plastic bags

   Grammar Note

   "Unek" is the polite plural of "unenal" (to have); the plural suffix here is "-ner".

3. Կա՞ էկոլոգիապես մաքուր հյուրանոց։

   Ka ekologiapes makur hyuranots?

   Is there eco-friendly accommodation?

   Usage

   Used when searching for sustainable or green-certified lodging

   Grammar Note

   "Ka" is the third-person singular existential "there is"; the plural is "kan".

4. Ուզում եմ լցնել իմ ջրի շիշը։

   Uzum em ltsnel im jri shishy.

   I'd like to refill my water bottle.

   Usage

   Use to request a refill and reduce single-use plastic waste

   Grammar Note

   "Uzum em" plus an infinitive means "I want to"; the genitive of "jur" (water) is "jri".

5. Կա՞ն բուսակերական կամ վեգան ուտեստներ։

   Kan busakerakan kam vegan utestner?

   Are there vegetarian or vegan options?

   Usage

   Ask at restaurants to find plant-based or meat-free menu items

   Grammar Note

   "Kan" is the plural existential form, asking "are there ...?".

6. Ինչպե՞ս կարող եմ հասարակական տրանսպորտով հասնել այնտեղ։

   Inchpes karogh em hasarakakan transportov hasnel ayntegh?

   How can I get to... by public transport?

   Usage

   Use when asking for public transit routes to reduce your carbon output

   Grammar Note

   Means is expressed with the instrumental "-ov", as in "transportov" (by transport).

7. Որտե՞ղ է ամենամոտ օրգանական շուկան։

   Vortegh e amenamot organakan shukan?

   Where is the nearest organic market?

   Usage

   Use when looking to buy locally grown or organic food

   Grammar Note

   The superlative uses the prefix "amena-": "mot" (near) becomes "amenamot" (nearest).

8. Խնդրում եմ նվազագույն փաթեթավորում օգտագործել։

   Khndrum em nvazaguyn patetavorum ogtagortsel.

   Please use minimal packaging.

   Usage

   Use at shops or markets to request less packaging

   Grammar Note

   "Khndrum em" plus an infinitive forms a polite request; "nvazaguyn" means "minimal".

9. Ի՞նչ էկոտուրիզմի ծրագրեր կան այստեղ։

   Inch ekoturizmi tsragrer kan aystegh?

   What eco-tourism activities are available here?

   Usage

   Use when seeking responsible tourism experiences in nature

   Grammar Note

   Armenian has two plural suffixes, "-er" and "-ner": "tsragir" becomes "tsragrer".

10. Ուզում եմ փոխհատուցել իմ ածխածնային հետքը։

    Uzum em pokhhatutsel im atskhatsnayin hetky.

    I want to offset my carbon footprint.

    Usage

    Use when asking about carbon offset initiatives or green donations

    Grammar Note

    "Uzum em" plus an infinitive expresses a wish; "pokhhatutsel" combines "pokh-" (in exchange) and "hatutsel" (to repay).

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