Language/Odia/Vocabulary/Seasons
Introduction
In this lesson, we will learn about the different seasons in Odia and the related vocabulary. As a beginner in learning Odia, it is essential to know the names of the seasons to be able to express weather-related information in conversations. Odisha experiences distinct seasons throughout the year, each with its unique characteristics and importance.
Seasons in Odia
The Odia word for season is 'ଋତୁ' (ritu). There are six seasons in Odia, and each season has its features and names. The names of the six seasons in Odia are:
| Odia | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ଗ୍ରୀଷ୍ମ | griṣma | Summer |
| ସିତା | sitā | Monsoon |
| ସରତ | sarata | Autumn |
| ବର୍ଷା | barṣā | Rainy season |
| ହେମାନ୍ତ | hemanta | Winter |
| ଶିଶିର | śiśira | Cold season |
Note: Pronunciation is in the roman script, and the stress is on the bold syllable.
Let's have a closer look at each season:
Summer
Summer is known as 'ଗ୍ରୀଷ୍ମ' (griṣma) in Odia. The duration of the summer season lasts from March to June, and the weather is hot and humid. The temperature can go up to 45 degrees Celsius, making it very uncomfortable. People usually wear light cotton clothes during summer to feel comfortable. Some common summer-related words and phrases in Odia are:
- ଗର୍ମ || garmo || Hot
- ତାପ || tāpa || Heat
- ଲାଗେ || lāge || Feels like
- ଜଳଚ୍ଛାଡ଼ || jalacchāṛa || Drought
- କାଉଡ଼ || kāuṛa || Scorching
Monsoon
The monsoon season in Odia is known as 'ସିତା' (sitā). The season starts in June and extends till September. During this season, Odisha experiences heavy rainfall, which is essential for agriculture. It provides relief from the scorching heat of summer and brings down the temperature. Some common rain and monsoon-related words and phrases in Odia are:
- ବର୍ଷା || barṣā || Rainy season
- ବର୍ଷାରେ || barṣāre || During the monsoon
- ବର୍ଷା ବାଉ || barṣā bā'u || Monsoon wind
- ଉଷ୍ଣ || uṣṇa || Warm
- ସୀମା || sīmā || Border/Limit
Autumn
Autumn is known as 'ସରତ' (sarata) in Odia. The season falls between September and October, right after the monsoon. The weather during this season is pleasant with clear skies, and the temperature ranges between 20-25 degrees Celsius. Autumn is also the festival season in Odisha, and people celebrate Dussehra and Diwali during this time. Some common autumn-related words and phrases in Odia are:
- ଶରତ || śarata || Autumn
- ବାବୁସାନ || Bābusāna || Dussehra
- ରାସିପୁର || rāsipura || Puri city
- ପତଙ୍ଗ || patanga || Kite
- ଘଉ || ghau || Paddy
Rainy Season
Rainy season in Odia is known as 'ବର୍ଷା' (barṣā). It starts in July and extends to September. The rainy season is essential for agriculture as it helps in the irrigation of crops, especially paddy. This season provides respite from the summer heat and ushers a fresh transformation in nature. But, heavy downpours can sometimes cause floods in some parts of Odisha. Some common rainy season-related words and phrases in Odia are:
- ବର୍ଷା || barṣā || Rainy season
- ଝରି || jharī || Downpour
- ଝମା || jhamā || Heavy rain
- ଜଳଦେଉଳ || jalade'uḷa || Thunderstorm
- ପର୍ଜନ୍ଯ || parjanya || Rain God
Winter
Winter in Odia is known as 'ହେମାନ୍ତ' (hemanta). The season lasts from December to February, and the temperature can go down to 10 degrees Celsius. The weather is cold, especially during the night, and people usually wear warm clothes. Winter is an excellent season for tourism in Odisha as the weather and the beauty of nature make it an ideal time to visit. Some common winter-related words and phrases in Odia are:
- ଶୀତ || śīta || Cold
- ଶୀତଳ || śītaḷa || Coldness
- ବର୍ଫ || barpha || Snow
- ନାଳିଜ || nālija || Fog
- ଅସ୍ଥିର || asthira || Unstable
Cold Season
Cold season in Odia is known as 'ଶିଶିର' (śiśira). The season falls between November and February, after the monsoon and before the onset of winter. During this season, the temperature ranges from 10-15 degrees Celsius, and the weather is dry and cold. Some common cold season-related words and phrases in Odia are:
- ଶିଶିର || śiśira || Cold season
- ଠଣ୍ଢା || Ṭhaṇḍā || Cold
- କିମ୍ବା || kimbā || Or
- ଅଧିକ || adhika || More
- ସିଙ୍ଗଡ଼ି || siṅgaṛi || Cashewnut
Conclusion
In this lesson, we learned about the six seasons in Odia and related vocabulary. Weather and the changing of the seasons play an essential role in the lives of people in Odisha. Knowing the names and common phrases related to the seasons is crucial to communicate properly and fluently in Odia. With practice, you can easily grasp the concepts and vocabulary related to the weather and seasons in Odia.
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