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Standard Moroccan TamazightVocabulary0 to A1 Course → Greetings and Polite Expressions → Months of the Year

Introduction[edit | edit source]

Welcome to the lesson on the months of the year in Standard Moroccan Tamazight! In this lesson, you will learn how to say and use the months of the year in Tamazight. Understanding the months of the year is essential for basic communication and for organizing events and appointments. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently talk about dates, birthdays, and holidays in Tamazight.

Let's get started!

The Months of the Year[edit | edit source]

In Tamazight, the months of the year are called "Yanayer", "Furar", "Maghres", "Yunyu", "Magh", "Yunyu Iɣriben", "Yulyu", "ɣuct", "Ctamber", "Tuber", "Nwanbir", and "Dujanbir". Here is a table showing the months of the year in Tamazight, along with their pronunciation and English translation:

Standard Moroccan Tamazight Pronunciation English
Yanayer [ja.na.jər] January
Furar [fu.ɾaɾ] February
Maghres [maɣ.ɾəs] March
Yunyu [ju.nju] April
Magh [maɣ] May
Yunyu Iɣriben [ju.nju i.ɣɾi.bən] June
Yulyu [ju.lju] July
ɣuct [ɣuʃt] August
Ctamber [kta.mbeɾ] September
Tuber [tu.bəɾ] October
Nwanbir [nwan.biɾ] November
Dujanbir [du.ʒan.biɾ] December

Note: Tamazight is a Berber language, and the names of the months may vary slightly depending on the region or dialect. The names presented here are commonly used in Standard Moroccan Tamazight.

Using the Months of the Year[edit | edit source]

Now that you know the names of the months in Tamazight, let's see how we can use them in sentences. Here are some examples:

- "I was born in January." (Lit. "I was born in Yanayer.") - "My favorite season is summer, in July and August." (Lit. "My season preferred in Yulyu and ɣuct.") - "My birthday is in October." (Lit. "My birthday in Tuber.") - "The festival takes place in November." (Lit. "The festival takes place in Nwanbir.")

As you can see, to talk about a specific month in Tamazight, you simply use the name of the month preceded by the preposition "in" (in Tamazight, "in" is translated as "di").

Let's practice using the months of the year in sentences:

Exercise: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Complete the following sentences by filling in the blanks with the correct month in Tamazight.

1. The new school year starts in __________. (September) 2. My favorite month is __________ because it's my birthday. (March) 3. The holiday season is in __________ and __________. (December, January) 4. The flowers bloom in __________. (May) 5. The harvest festival takes place in __________. (October)

Now, let's check your answers:

1. The new school year starts in Ctamber. (September) 2. My favorite month is Maghres because it's my birthday. (March) 3. The holiday season is in Dujanbir and Yanayer. (December, January) 4. The flowers bloom in Magh. (May) 5. The harvest festival takes place in Tuber. (October)

Well done! You are getting the hang of using the months of the year in Tamazight.

Cultural Insight[edit | edit source]

In Tamazight-speaking regions, the months of the year often coincide with important agricultural events and seasonal changes. For example, "Magh" (May) is associated with the blooming of flowers and the arrival of spring, while "Tuber" (October) is the month of harvest and celebration.

Additionally, some regions may have their own traditional festivals and events that are specific to certain months. These festivals often showcase the unique cultural heritage of the Tamazight-speaking communities and provide an opportunity for people to come together and celebrate their shared identity.

Summary[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, you learned the names of the months of the year in Tamazight and how to use them in sentences. You also practiced using the months of the year in context through fill-in-the-blank exercises. Understanding the months of the year is important for basic communication and for discussing dates, birthdays, and holidays in Tamazight.

Keep practicing and using the months of the year in your conversations to reinforce your understanding. In the next lesson, we will continue to explore greetings and polite expressions in Tamazight, building on what we have learned so far.



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