Language/Southern-betsimisaraka-malagasy/Vocabulary/Months-of-the-Year
As part of the "Complete 0 to A1 Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy Course," in this lesson, you will learn the months of the year in Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy. As a reminder, Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy is a dialect of the Malagasy language spoken in Madagascar. This lesson is great for beginners who have a basic understanding of the Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy language but want to expand their vocabulary and knowledge on this topic.
Months of the Year in Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy
In Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy, the months of the year are:
| Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Janoary | January | |
| Febroary | February | |
| Martsa | March | |
| Aprily | April | |
| Meye | May | |
| Jona | June | |
| Jolay | July | |
| Aogositra | August | |
| Septambra | September | |
| Oktobra | October | |
| Novambra | November | |
| Desambra | December |
Notice how some months sound quite the same as their English counterpart. However, it is essential to note the differences in pronunciation to avoid confusion.
In addition to learning the Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy words for the months of the year, it is also essential to know how to use them in a sentence. Here are some examples:
- Martsa ny volana heny ("It's March")
- Androany, Oktobra faha-iray ("Today is October 1st")
- Desambra no volana fanampiny amin'ity taona ity ("December is the last month of this year")
By knowing the months of the year, you will be able to express yourself more precisely and effectively in Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy.
I hope you enjoyed this lesson and learned something new about Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy. Stay tuned for more lessons!