The long way around: Syunik and the weight of the word

The Weight of Words in Armenian Culture

The words "genocide" and "thank you" are notably long in Armenian, derived from արժան (arjan) meaning "worthy" and պատիվ (pativ) meaning "honor."

Inch anarjanapativ azg enq menq ("What an undignified people we are")

This phrase was uttered by a fake eco-activist who blockaded the author's friends in Artsakh upon landing on Armenian soil, echoing a collective failure.

These undignified changes left the people in a state of exhaustion, with the facade of "peace" being the only solace, as observed in Syunik where the author's cousins found solace in the mountains.

Author's summary: Exploring the weight of words and collective failure in Armenian culture.

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The Armenian Weekly The Armenian Weekly — 2025-10-29

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