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LingoBear creates short Armenian passages on topics you choose. Tap any word for an instant English translation and build your vocabulary as you read. Indo-European isolate branch, Armenian alphabet invented by Mesrop Mashtots in 405 AD (39 letters), Eastern and Western variants, ~6.7M speakers.

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What's the difference between Eastern and Western Armenian?

Eastern Armenian (Արևելահայերեն) is the standard of the Republic of Armenia and the Armenian community in Iran; Western Armenian (Արեւմտահայերէն) is spoken by most diaspora communities of Ottoman origin. The two share the same alphabet but differ in pronunciation, some vocabulary, and verb endings.

What's unique about the Armenian alphabet?

The Armenian alphabet was created by Mesrop Mashtots around 405 AD specifically for the Armenian language, with 36 original letters; three more were added later for a total of 39. It is phonemic — each letter represents one sound — making reading aloud predictable once you learn the script.