Armenian Alphabet -

The Armenian alphabet is a unique phonetic writing system created in by the linguist and monk Mesrop Mashtots . It was developed to translate religious texts, specifically the Bible, into Armenian and to preserve the nation's cultural and Christian identity. Key Historical & Cultural Facts

: Շնորհակալություն ( Shnorhakalutyun )—though many colloquially use "merci". armenian alphabet

: Armenian is highly phonetic; once the letters are learned, pronunciation is very predictable as each letter generally corresponds to one sound. The Armenian alphabet is a unique phonetic writing