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Why is Armenia called Hayastan?

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  • #11
    Re: Why is Armenia called Hayastan?

    Originally posted by Anonymouse
    So ?
    So you implied that it was a Turko-Arabic-Islamic influence.

    Many Armenians words are of Persian, Hindi, Indo-European origin.

    Ask an Indian or Pakistani what the Hindi or Urdu word is for "thousand."

    By the way, what do Armenians call Greece? I guess we should shorten that to "Houna." Georgia should become "Vra." Poland would be the best though: "Leha."

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    • #12
      Re: Why is Armenia called Hayastan?

      Originally posted by TomServo
      So you implied that it was a Turko-Arabic-Islamic influence.

      Many Armenians words are of Persian, Hindi, Indo-European origin.

      Ask an Indian or Pakistani what the Hindi or Urdu word is for "thousand."

      By the way, what do Armenians call Greece? I guess we should shorten that to "Houna." Georgia should become "Vra." Poland would be the best though: "Leha."
      You're missing the point. Even if we grant those. That isn't the point. The name in question is about Armenia, not Greece or Poland. Stick to what is in front of us.
      Achkerov kute.

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      • #13
        Re: Why is Armenia called Hayastan?

        Originally posted by Anonymouse
        You're missing the point. Even if we grant those. That isn't the point. The name in question is about Armenia, not Greece or Poland. Stick to what is in front of us.
        What's the point then?

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        • #14
          Re: Why is Armenia called Hayastan?

          Originally posted by TomServo
          What's the point then?
          And in this case the answer to your question is another question. Why isn't Armenia called by its original and intended Armenian name?
          Achkerov kute.

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          • #15
            Re: Why is Armenia called Hayastan?

            Originally posted by Anonymouse
            And in this case the answer to your question is another question. Why isn't Armenia called by its original and intended Armenian name?
            Is Hayq really the original and the one that looks good in tight jeans? I need proof.

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            • #16
              Re: Why is Armenia called Hayastan?

              Originally posted by TomServo
              Is Hayq really the original and the one that looks good in tight jeans? I need proof.
              What? The point would have come across much clearer if you stepped outside Mystery Science Theater 3000 role.
              Achkerov kute.

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              • #17
                Re: Why is Armenia called Hayastan?

                Originally posted by Anonymouse
                What? The point would have come across much clearer if you stepped outside Mystery Science Theater 3000 role.
                Because you know the TV show where I got my username from you had to make another comment about it and suggest that I'm roleplaying?

                Again, what's the point?

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                • #18
                  Re: Why is Armenia called Hayastan?

                  Originally posted by TomServo
                  Because you know the TV show where I got my username from you had to make another comment about it and suggest that I'm roleplaying?

                  Again, what's the point?
                  Okay, now you are being outright obtuse.
                  Achkerov kute.

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                  • #19
                    Re: Why is Armenia called Hayastan?

                    This is where you'd come in and say the thread is going off-topic and close it as usual.

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                    • #20
                      Re: Why is Armenia called Hayastan?

                      Many maps of Historic Armenia in Armenian language call Greater Armenia "Hayk", and Lesser Armenia "Pokr Hayk". The "stan" obviously appeared after years of Persian occupation.

                      Although Armenia was originally called Hayk, we can't just change it today, because it is known as Hayastan in the hearts and minds of millions of Armenians worldwide.

                      btw Tomservo, Vrasdan's proper name in Armenian without "stan" is Virk.

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