Language/Cebuano/Vocabulary/Months-and-Seasons
Introduction
In this lesson, you will learn about the months of the year and the different seasons in Cebuano. You will practice using them in sentences to talk about events and weather. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to express yourself more confidently in Cebuano and have a better understanding of Cebuano culture.
Months of the Year
In Cebuano, the months of the year are:
| Cebuano | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Enero | Eh-NEH-roh | January |
| Pebrero | Peh-BREH-roh | February |
| Marso | MAHR-soh | March |
| Abril | AH-brihl | April |
| Mayo | MAH-yoh | May |
| Hunyo | Hoo-NYOH | June |
| Hulyo | Hoo-LYOH | July |
| Agosto | Ah-GOHS-toh | August |
| Setyembre | Seh-TYEM-breh | September |
| Oktubre | Ohk-TOO-breh | October |
| Nobyembre | Noh-BYEM-breh | November |
| Disyembre | Dees-YEM-breh | December |
To use these words in a sentence, you can simply say, for example, "Ako birthday kay sa Pebrero." (My birthday is in February.)
Seasons
In Cebuano, there are two main seasons: tag-init and tag-ulan.
Tag-init is the season of summer or dry season that begins around March and lasts until May. During this season, the weather is hot and humid, and rain is sparse. The beaches are popular during this season, especially during Holy Week.
Tag-ulan is the season of rainy or wet season that begins around June and lasts until November. During this season, the weather is cooler and wetter due to the monsoon winds. Rainfall is abundant and frequent during this season, and floods and landslides are common in some areas. It is important to always be prepared during typhoon season.
There is also a third season that is unique to Cebu: tag-kinaiya. This season is characterized by cold and breezy weather, especially during the early morning and evening. This season usually starts around December and lasts until February.
To use these words in a sentence, you can say, for example, "Unsay mahitabo sa tag-ulan?" (What happens during the rainy season?) or "Ganahan ako sa tag-init kay makaadto ko sa baybayon." (I like summer because I can go to the beach.)
Practice Sentences
Here are some sentences that you can use to practice using the months and seasons in Cebuano:
- Tag-ulan na, dali padung sa balay. (It's the rainy season, hurry home.)
- Oktubre ang kaarawan sa akong igsoon. (My sibling's birthday is in October.)
- Nagkadaghan ang mga turista sa Sugbu karong meses sa Pebrero. (There are many tourists in Cebu this February.)
- Malamig kaayo sa tag-kinaiya nga adlaw. (It's very cold during the cold season.)
- Sa Hulyo, adlaw-adlaw kong magsuroy-suroy sa dalan. (In July, I walk around every day.)
- Mapait ang Pag-asa sa disyembre. (The weather is bad in December according to Pag-asa.)
Conclusion
In this lesson, you have learned about the months of the year and the different seasons in Cebuano. You have also practiced using them in sentences to talk about events and weather. Keep practicing and you'll soon be able to speak confidently about seasons and weather in Cebuano!