There is, there are and counting things
says that one thing is present: . says it is absent. For several specific things use and : .
After an exact number, normally keep the noun singular: , . Do not copy the English plural into this phrase.
The basic plural endings are for many one-syllable nouns and for many longer nouns: , . This is a starting pattern, with exceptions; learn the plural with the word. Տուն → տներ is a useful exception.
Խոհանոցում սեղան կա։There is a table in the kitchen.
Երկու աթոռ կա։There are two chairs.
Աթոռները չկան։The chairs are not there.
Practice 1/5 · Finding words
Notice the useful form
Find the form explained in this unit.
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There is a table in the kitchen.
։
There are two chairs.
։
The chairs are not there.
Practice 2/5 · The right form
Choose the form that fits
Choose the right word for the gap.
Խոհանոցում սեղան ։
There is a table in the kitchen.
Երկու կա։
There are two chairs.
Աթոռները ։
The chairs are not there.
Practice 3/5 · Fill the gaps
Complete the message
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
Խոհանոցում սեղան ։
There is a table in the kitchen.
Երկու կա։
There are two chairs.
Աթոռները ։
The chairs are not there.
Practice 4/5 · Building sentences
Build a useful sentence
Put the words in order.
There is a table in the kitchen.
There are two chairs.
The chairs are not there.
Practice 5/5 · Matching
Connect form and meaning
Match the pairs.
Unit complete
