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Իմ տունն իմ ամրոցն է։
(My house is my castle.)
The place where I belong, I feel protected.
Անտեր ոչխարը գայլը կուտի։
(A sheep who does not have an owner will be eaten by a wolf.)
Belonging gives a sense of identity. A sheep without an owner lacks a place in the flock and a role within the group, making it more vulnerable.
Կճուճն ասաց. «Տակս ոսկի ա», շերեփը թե. «Բա ես որտեղի՞ց եմ գալիս»։
(The pot said: "There is gold under me," the ladle said. "Where do you think I come from?")
Acknowledging common roots strengthens communal bonds and a sense of belonging.
Մի եղիր ուրագի պես, այլ եղիր սղոցի պես։
(Don't be like an axe, be like a saw.)
Saw acts in two directions – it gives and it takes. Suggests that steady, cooperative actions enhance the sense of belonging within a group.
Մի ծաղիկով գարուն չի գա։
(Spring will not come with one flower only.)
Belonging involves being part of a group effort that leads to meaningful outcomes.
Ավազի վրա տուն չեն շինի։
(One should not build a house on sand.)
The proverb teaches that investing time and effort into creating a strong, stable foundation is essential for the success and longevity of any undertaking.
Արիւնը ջուր չի դառնա:
(Blood won’t turn into water.)
No matter the circumstances or conflicts, the bonds of family remain intact.
Մեկը բոլորի համար, բոլորը մեկի։
One for all, all for one.
Highlights that a common goal strengthens bonds and reinforces belonging.
Ուս ուսի որ տանք, սարեր շուռ կտանք։
(If we stand shoulder to shoulder, we will overturn mountains.)
Demonstrates that belonging to a united group magnifies the impact of individual efforts.
Մի ձեռքը ծափ չի տա։
(One hand will not clap.)
Highlights that belonging means relying on and working with others.
Խնձորը ծառից հեռու չի ընկնում։
(The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.)
Passing down traditions and beliefs reinforces one's belonging to a particular heritage or community.
Այծն այծի համար լավ է, քան մի հոտ ոչխարը։
(A goat is better for a goat than for a flock of sheep)
Being among one's own kind can lead to better mutual understanding and support.
Խուփը գլորվել, կճուճին է գտել։
(The lid rolled over and found its pot.)
Belonging involves discovering where one fits and feels most at home.
Գյուղը կանգնի՝ գերան կը կոտրի։
(When the whole village stands, it can break a log.)
The proverb teaches that unity is a powerful force. By coming together, sharing responsibilities, and supporting one another, people can accomplish tasks that would be impossible individually.
Միությունը ուժ է։
(Union is strength.)
Belonging to a group amplifies individual capabilities.