Language/Breton/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week
Hi Breton learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to say the days of the week in Breton. Knowing the days of the week in Breton is important when planning your schedule and communicating with native speakers. In Breton, the names of the days of the week are related to ancient Celtic gods and goddesses, which makes them unique and interesting. So let's get started!
Finish this lesson and explore these related pages: Days of the week & Months of the year.
The Days of the Week in Breton[edit | edit source]
Here are the seven days of the week in Breton, along with their English translations:
| Breton | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Lundi | /lœ̃ˈdi/ | Monday |
| Mardi | /ˈmardi/ | Tuesday |
| Mercredi | /mɛrˈkredi/ | Wednesday |
| Jeudi | /ʒøˈdi/ | Thursday |
| Vendredi | /vɑ̃nˈdredi/ | Friday |
| Samedi | /samˈdi/ | Saturday |
| Dimanche | /diˈmɑ̃ʃ/ | Sunday |
As you can see, the days of the week in Breton are fairly straightforward and easy to learn. However, it is important to note that the days of the week in Breton are not capitalized, unlike in English.
Examples[edit | edit source]
To help you see the days of the week in context, here are some examples:
- Person 1: Kement hiziv eo ? (What day is it today?)
- Person 2: A hini eo an Mercredi. (Today is Wednesday.)
- Person 1: Bez' ez eus ur c'hoant da ziskouezh al Lundi o un tamm 'benn ur devezh ? (Do you want to reschedule our Monday meeting to another day?)
- Person 2: Ya, bez' ez eus ur c'hoant da ziskouezh an Mercredi. (Yes, I want to reschedule it to Wednesday.)
- Person 1: Daoust d'ho gwelout a c'hoari war Samedi goude bezañ kaset ar plijadur bennak gant ar goañv ? (Would you like to play on Saturday after being stuck inside all winter?)
- Person 2: Ya, 'ba' dimanche zo un nebeud traoù da ober ganeomp ivez. (Yes, on Sunday we also have a few things to do together.)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
By learning the days of the week in [Breton](/wiki/Language/Breton), you will be able to communicate more effectively with native speakers and plan your schedule smoothly. To improve your [Breton](/wiki/Language/Breton) [Vocabulary](/wiki/Language/Breton/Vocabulary), you can also use the [Polyglot Club](https://polyglotclub.com) website. [Find native speakers](https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=21) and ask them any [questions](https://polyglotclub.com/language/breton/question)!
We hope you enjoyed this lesson and found it useful! Don't forget to practice and review these words regularly until they become second nature to you. 😊
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Impressive work on finishing this lesson! Explore these additional pages to enhance your understanding: Food & City.
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Numbers
- Count to 10
- Fruits
- Clothes
- House
- Months of the year
- Transportation
- How to Say Hello and Greetings
- Health
Sources[edit | edit source]