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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Welcome to the lesson on "Days of the Week and Months" in Amharic! In this lesson, you will learn how to express the days of the week and months in Amharic, along with their pronunciation. Understanding the days of the week and months is essential for daily communication and scheduling. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently talk about dates and events in Amharic.

To make the learning experience more engaging, we will explore interesting cultural facts and anecdotes related to the topic. This will not only deepen your understanding of the Amharic language but also provide insights into Ethiopian culture and traditions.

Let's dive into the fascinating world of Amharic vocabulary for the days of the week and months!

Days of the Week[edit | edit source]

Let's start by learning the days of the week in Amharic. Here is a table that lists the Amharic names for the days of the week, along with their pronunciation and English translation:

Amharic	Pronunciation	English
እሑድ (Ehud)	/eˈhud/	Sunday
ሰኞ (Senno)	/ˈsenːo/	Monday
ማክሰኞ (Makseno)	/maˈkseno/	Tuesday
ረቡዕ (Rebu)	/ˈrebu/	Wednesday
ሀሙስ (Hamus)	/ˈhamus/	Thursday
ዓርብ (Arba)	/ˈarba/	Friday
ቅዳሜ (Kidame)	/kiˈdame/	Saturday

Now, let's practice pronouncing the days of the week in Amharic. Repeat after me:

- እሑድ (Ehud) - Sunday - ሰኞ (Senno) - Monday - ማክሰኞ (Makseno) - Tuesday - ረቡዕ (Rebu) - Wednesday - ሀሙስ (Hamus) - Thursday - ዓርብ (Arba) - Friday - ቅዳሜ (Kidame) - Saturday

Great job! Now you can confidently talk about the days of the week in Amharic.

Months[edit | edit source]

Next, let's learn the names of the months in Amharic. Here is a table that lists the Amharic names for the months, along with their pronunciation and English translation:

Amharic	Pronunciation	English
መስከረም (Meskerem)	/meskeˈrem/	September
ጥቅምት (Tikimt)	/tiˈkimt/	October
ሕዳር (Hidar)	/ˈhidar/	November
ታህሳስ (Tahsas)	/taˈhsas/	December
ጥር (Ter)	/teɾ/	January
የካቲት (Yekatit)	/jekatit/	February
መጋቢት (Megabit)	/megabit/	March
ሚያዝያ (Miazia)	/mijazja/	April
ግንቦት (Ginbot)	/ɡɨnˈbot/	May
ሰኔ (Senie)	/ˈseni/	June
ሀምሌ (Hamle)	/hamˈle/	July
ነሃሴ (Nehase)	/neˈhasɨ/	August

Let's practice pronouncing the months in Amharic. Repeat after me:

- መስከረም (Meskerem) - September - ጥቅምት (Tikimt) - October - ሕዳር (Hidar) - November - ታህሳስ (Tahsas) - December - ጥር (Ter) - January - የካቲት (Yekatit) - February - መጋቢት (Megabit) - March - ሚያዝያ (Miazia) - April - ግንቦት (Ginbot) - May - ሰኔ (Senie) - June - ሀምሌ (Hamle) - July - ነሃሴ (Nehase) - August

Well done! You have successfully learned the names of the months in Amharic.

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

The Amharic names for the days of the week and months have cultural significance in Ethiopia. In Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity, Sunday (እሑድ) is considered a holy day and is dedicated to religious activities and rest. Friday (ዓርብ) is also a significant day as it marks the beginning of the weekend, similar to many other cultures around the world.

The Ethiopian calendar, known as the Ge'ez calendar, is different from the Gregorian calendar used in most of the world. It has twelve months of thirty days each, with a thirteenth month added in leap years. The calendar follows a different system for calculating leap years, which results in a slight difference in the date compared to the Gregorian calendar. It is worth noting that the Amharic names for the months are based on the Ethiopian calendar.

In Ethiopian culture, the days of the week and months are often associated with traditional beliefs and customs. For example, certain days of the week may be considered auspicious for specific activities or ceremonies. Additionally, the months are associated with seasonal changes and agricultural practices, reflecting the close connection between Ethiopian culture and the land.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now, it's time to practice what you've learned! Complete the following exercises to reinforce your understanding of the days of the week and months in Amharic.

Exercise 1: Match the Days of the Week Match the Amharic names for the days of the week with their English translations.

እሑድ
ሰኞ
ማክሰኞ
ረቡዕ
ሀሙስ
ዓርብ
ቅዳሜ

a) Monday b) Tuesday c) Wednesday d) Thursday e) Friday f) Saturday g) Sunday

Solution:

እሑድ - g) Sunday
ሰኞ - a) Monday
ማክሰኞ - b) Tuesday
ረቡዕ - c) Wednesday
ሀሙስ - d) Thursday
ዓርብ - e) Friday
ቅዳሜ - f) Saturday

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks Fill in the blanks with the correct Amharic names for the months.

1. ______ (Meskerem) is the first month of the Ethiopian calendar. 2. We celebrate Christmas in ______ (Tikimt). 3. ______ (Megabit) is the month of fasting before Easter. 4. The rainy season starts in ______ (Hamle). 5. ______ (Nehase) is the last month of the Ethiopian calendar.

Solution: 1. መስከረም (Meskerem) is the first month of the Ethiopian calendar. 2. We celebrate Christmas in ጥቅምት (Tikimt). 3. መጋቢት (Megabit) is the month of fasting before Easter. 4. The rainy season starts in ሀምሌ (Hamle). 5. ነሃሴ (Nehase) is the last month of the Ethiopian calendar.

Great job! You have completed the practice exercises.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have successfully learned the days of the week and months in Amharic. You can now confidently talk about dates and events using Amharic vocabulary. Remember to practice pronouncing the words regularly to improve your fluency.

In this lesson, we explored the cultural significance of the days of the week and months in Ethiopia. Learning about the cultural context enhances our understanding of the language and strengthens our connection with the Ethiopian culture and traditions.

Keep up the great work and continue to expand your Amharic vocabulary. In the next lesson, we will delve into the world of colors and shapes in Amharic.

እንዴት እናመሰግናለን (Endet enametsagenalen)! How are you feeling? I hope you're excited to continue your Amharic language journey. See you in the next lesson!

Table of Contents - Amharic Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Introduction to Amharic Alphabet

Basic Vocabulary

Basic Sentence Structure

Everyday Vocabulary

Intermediate Sentence Structure

Advanced Vocabulary

Ethiopian Culture and Traditions

Sources[edit | edit source]

Amharic - Vocabulary: Seasons, months and days Road to Ethiopia ...

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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+== Introduction ==
-__TOC__
+Welcome to the lesson on "Days of the Week and Months" in Amharic! In this lesson, you will learn how to express the days of the week and months in Amharic, along with their pronunciation. Understanding the days of the week and months is essential for daily communication and scheduling. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently talk about dates and events in Amharic.
-Amharic is one of the official languages of Ethiopia, and it has a unique writing system called fidel. In this lesson, we will be learning the days of the week and months in Amharic. By the end of this lesson, you will know how to say the days of the week and months in Amharic.
+To make the learning experience more engaging, we will explore interesting cultural facts and anecdotes related to the topic. This will not only deepen your understanding of the Amharic language but also provide insights into Ethiopian culture and traditions.
+Let's dive into the fascinating world of Amharic vocabulary for the days of the week and months!
-<span link>Don't miss the chance to check out these pages as you wrap up this lesson: [[Language/Amharic/Vocabulary/Asking-Someone-Who-is-Sick-or-Injured-What-is-Wrong|Asking Someone Who is Sick or Injured What is Wrong]] & [[Language/Amharic/Vocabulary/Nature|Nature]].</span>
+__TOC__
-==Days of the Week==
-The days of the week in Amharic are derived from the names of planets in the solar system. Here are the days of the week in Amharic:
+=== Days of the Week ===
+Let's start by learning the days of the week in Amharic. Here is a table that lists the Amharic names for the days of the week, along with their pronunciation and English translation:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Amharic !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| ሰኞ || "sänŏ" || Monday
+| እሑድ (Ehud) || /eˈhud/ || Sunday
 |-
-| ማክሰኞ || "makäsänŏ" || Tuesday
+| ሰኞ (Senno) || /ˈsenːo/ || Monday
 |-
-| ረቡዕ || "räbu" || Wednesday
+| ማክሰኞ (Makseno) || /maˈkseno/ || Tuesday
 |-
-| ሐሙስ || "hamus" || Thursday
+| ረቡዕ (Rebu) || /ˈrebu/ || Wednesday
 |-
-| ዓርብ || "arb" || Friday
+| ሀሙስ (Hamus) || /ˈhamus/ || Thursday
 |-
-| ቅዳሜ || "kidamē" || Saturday
+| ዓርብ (Arba) || /ˈarba/ || Friday
 |-
-| እሁድ || "i’hud" || Sunday
+| ቅዳሜ (Kidame) || /kiˈdame/ || Saturday
 |}
-Some interesting facts about the days of the week in Amharic:
+Now, let's practice pronouncing the days of the week in Amharic. Repeat after me:
+- እሑድ (Ehud) - Sunday
+- ሰኞ (Senno) - Monday
+- ማክሰኞ (Makseno) - Tuesday
+- ረቡዕ (Rebu) - Wednesday
+- ሀሙስ (Hamus) - Thursday
+- ዓርብ (Arba) - Friday
+- ቅዳሜ (Kidame) - Saturday
-* Ethiopian calendar has thirteen months, and each month has exactly 30 days, except for the 13th month (ግንቦት), which has five or six days depending on the year.
+Great job! Now you can confidently talk about the days of the week in Amharic.
-* In Ethiopia, the week starts on Sunday, not Monday.
-==Months==
+=== Months ===
-The months in Amharic are also unique, and they are different from the solar months in the Gregorian calendar. Here are the months in Amharic:
+Next, let's learn the names of the months in Amharic. Here is a table that lists the Amharic names for the months, along with their pronunciation and English translation:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Amharic !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| መስከረም || "maskäräm" || September
+| መስከረም (Meskerem) || /meskeˈrem/ || September
-|-
-| ጥቅምት || "tiqəmt" || October
 |-
-| ኅዳር || "hädär" || November
+| ጥቅምት (Tikimt) || /tiˈkimt/ || October
 |-
-| ታኅሳስ || "tahəsas" || December
+| ሕዳር (Hidar) || /ˈhidar/ || November
 |-
-| ጥር || "ter" || January
+| ታህሳስ (Tahsas) || /taˈhsas/ || December
 |-
-| የካቲት || "yäkatit" || February
+| ጥር (Ter) || /teɾ/ || January
 |-
-| መጋቢት || "mägabit" || March
+| የካቲት (Yekatit) || /jekatit/ || February
 |-
-| ሚያዝያ || "miyazya" || April
+| መጋቢት (Megabit) || /megabit/ || March
 |-
-| ግንቦት || "ginbot" || May
+| ሚያዝያ (Miazia) || /mijazja/ || April
 |-
-| ሰኔ || "säne" || June
+| ግንቦት (Ginbot) || /ɡɨnˈbot/ || May
 |-
-| ሀምሌ || "hamlē" || July
+| ሰኔ (Senie) || /ˈseni/ || June
 |-
-| ነሃሴ || "nähassē" || August
+| ሀምሌ (Hamle) || /hamˈle/ || July
 |-
-| ፓጎርካኤል || "pāgōrikā’ēl" || "Pagume" ('Intercalary month', five days or six in leap year, added to the end of the solar year)
+| ነሃሴ (Nehase) || /neˈhasɨ/ || August
 |}
-Some interesting facts about the months in Amharic:
+Let's practice pronouncing the months in Amharic. Repeat after me:
+- መስከረም (Meskerem) - September
+- ጥቅምት (Tikimt) - October
+- ሕዳር (Hidar) - November
+- ታህሳስ (Tahsas) - December
+- ጥር (Ter) - January
+- የካቲት (Yekatit) - February
+- መጋቢት (Megabit) - March
+- ሚያዝያ (Miazia) - April
+- ግንቦት (Ginbot) - May
+- ሰኔ (Senie) - June
+- ሀምሌ (Hamle) - July
+- ነሃሴ (Nehase) - August
+Well done! You have successfully learned the names of the months in Amharic.
+=== Cultural Insights ===
+The Amharic names for the days of the week and months have cultural significance in Ethiopia. In Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity, Sunday (እሑድ) is considered a holy day and is dedicated to religious activities and rest. Friday (ዓርብ) is also a significant day as it marks the beginning of the weekend, similar to many other cultures around the world.
+The Ethiopian calendar, known as the Ge'ez calendar, is different from the Gregorian calendar used in most of the world. It has twelve months of thirty days each, with a thirteenth month added in leap years. The calendar follows a different system for calculating leap years, which results in a slight difference in the date compared to the Gregorian calendar. It is worth noting that the Amharic names for the months are based on the Ethiopian calendar.
-* The Ethiopian calendar is based on the Coptic calendar, which in turn is based on the ancient Egyptian calendar.
+In Ethiopian culture, the days of the week and months are often associated with traditional beliefs and customs. For example, certain days of the week may be considered auspicious for specific activities or ceremonies. Additionally, the months are associated with seasonal changes and agricultural practices, reflecting the close connection between Ethiopian culture and the land.
-* The first day of the year in the Ethiopian calendar is September 11th (or September 12th in a leap year).
-==Conclusion==
+=== Practice Exercises ===
-In this lesson, we have learned the days of the week and months in Amharic, along with their pronunciation. The unique features of the Amharic calendar provide a glimpse into Ethiopian culture and traditions. Knowing these basics will help you communicate better with Amharic speakers and understand Ethiopian culture more.
+Now, it's time to practice what you've learned! Complete the following exercises to reinforce your understanding of the days of the week and months in Amharic.
-Remember to practice saying the days of the week and months aloud to improve your pronunciation. In the next lesson, we will be learning about colors and shapes in Amharic.
+Exercise 1: Match the Days of the Week
+Match the Amharic names for the days of the week with their English translations.
+* እሑድ
+* ሰኞ
+* ማክሰኞ
+* ረቡዕ
+* ሀሙስ
+* ዓርብ
+* ቅዳሜ
-<span link>Excellent job on conquering this lesson! Consider delving into these related pages: [[Language/Amharic/Vocabulary/Time|Time]] & [[Language/Amharic/Vocabulary/Idiomatic-Expressions|Idiomatic Expressions]].</span>
+a) Monday
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+b) Tuesday
-|title=Amharic Vocabulary: Days of the Week and Months
+c) Wednesday
-|keywords=Amharic, vocabulary, days of the week, months, Ethiopian calendar, pronunciation
+d) Thursday
-|description=Learn the days of the week and months in Amharic and discover interesting facts about the Ethiopian calendar. Improve your communication with Amharic speakers by knowing these basics.
+e) Friday
-}}
+f) Saturday
+g) Sunday
+Solution:
+* እሑድ - g) Sunday
+* ሰኞ - a) Monday
+* ማክሰኞ - b) Tuesday
+* ረቡዕ - c) Wednesday
+* ሀሙስ - d) Thursday
+* ዓርብ - e) Friday
+* ቅዳሜ - f) Saturday
+Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks
+Fill in the blanks with the correct Amharic names for the months.
+. ______ (Meskerem) is the first month of the Ethiopian calendar.
+. We celebrate Christmas in ______ (Tikimt).
+. ______ (Megabit) is the month of fasting before Easter.
+. The rainy season starts in ______ (Hamle).
+. ______ (Nehase) is the last month of the Ethiopian calendar.
+Solution:
+. መስከረም (Meskerem) is the first month of the Ethiopian calendar.
+. We celebrate Christmas in ጥቅምት (Tikimt).
+. መጋቢት (Megabit) is the month of fasting before Easter.
+. The rainy season starts in ሀምሌ (Hamle).
+. ነሃሴ (Nehase) is the last month of the Ethiopian calendar.
+Great job! You have completed the practice exercises.
+== Conclusion ==
+Congratulations! You have successfully learned the days of the week and months in Amharic. You can now confidently talk about dates and events using Amharic vocabulary. Remember to practice pronouncing the words regularly to improve your fluency.
+In this lesson, we explored the cultural significance of the days of the week and months in Ethiopia. Learning about the cultural context enhances our understanding of the language and strengthens our connection with the Ethiopian culture and traditions.
+Keep up the great work and continue to expand your Amharic vocabulary. In the next lesson, we will delve into the world of colors and shapes in Amharic.
+እንዴት እናመሰግናለን (Endet enametsagenalen)! How are you feeling? I hope you're excited to continue your Amharic language journey. See you in the next lesson!
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