Language/Assamese/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week
Hi Assamese learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the days of the week in Assamese. Not only will you learn new vocabulary, but also interesting cultural facts related to the days of the week in Assam. Let's dive in!
Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: Languages & Phrases: I don't understand.
Days of the Week[edit | edit source]
In Assamese, the days of the week are named after celestial bodies or deities. The concept of naming days after celestial bodies is not unique to Assam and is shared by many cultures worldwide. The table below shows the days of the week in Assamese and their English translations:
| Assamese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| সোমবাৰ (Sombar) | /sɒmbɒɹ/ | Monday |
| মঙ্গলবাৰ (Mongolbar) | /mɔŋɡɔlbɒɹ/ | Tuesday |
| বুধবাৰ (Budhbar) | /budʱbɒɹ/ | Wednesday |
| বৃহস্পতিবাৰ (Brihoshpotibar) | /brihɔʃpɒtibɒɹ/ | Thursday |
| শুক্ৰবাৰ (Sukrubar) | /ʃukɹubɒɹ/ | Friday |
| শনিৰবাৰ (Saniarbar) | /sɔniɹbɒɹ/ | Saturday |
| দেউবাৰ (Deubar) | /deubɒɹ/ | Sunday |
As you can see, Assamese days of the week have unique names. For instance, "Sombar", the Assamese name for Monday, is named after the Moon. Similarly, Tuesday is named after Mars, and "Mangal" is the Hindi and Sanskrit word for Mars 🪐.
Let's practice the pronunciation of the days of the week with a dialogue:
- Person 1: আজি কেদিক হলে? (Aji kedik hole?) (What day is it today?)
- Person 2: আজি বুধবাৰ। (Aji Budhbar.) (Today is Wednesday.)
Fun fact[edit | edit source]
In Assam, Sunday is also known as "Deu-sup", which means worship day. It is customary to visit temples and offer prayers on this day. Many people also fast on this day and consume only vegetarian food.
Practice[edit | edit source]
To improve your Assamese Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions! To practice the days of the week, try to use them in daily conversations with your Assamese friends or family.
Let's practice a short dialogue:
- Person 1: আজি কেদিক হলে? (Aji kedik hole?) (What day is it today?)
- Person 2: আজি শুক্ৰবাৰ। (Aji Sukrubar.) (Today is Friday.)
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Sources[edit | edit source]
- Ethnobotany of the Mising Tribes in Oil Duliajan, Assam - Assam
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