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Ladino Vocabulary - Days of the Week

Hello Ladino learners! 😊 In this lesson, we will learn the days of the week in Ladino. Pronunciations may vary based on region, so we'll explore some common variations you might encounter.

Days of the Week

Ladino (Hebrew script)	Ladino (Latin script)	Pronunciation	English
וחאד	Alhad	/alˈxad/ or /alˈxat/	Sunday
לוניס	Lunes	/ˈlunes/	Monday
מארטיס	Martes	/ˈmaɾtes/	Tuesday
מיירקוליס	Mierkoles	/ˈmjeɾkoles/	Wednesday
ג'ואיב'יס	Djueves	/ˈd͡ʒweves/ or /d͡ʒuˈɣ̞weves/	Thursday
ב'יירניס	Viernes	/ˈvjeɾnes/	Friday
שבת	Shabat	/ʃaˈbat/	Saturday

Usage in Sentences

Let’s learn how to use these days of the week in sentences.

• Alhad: Oje es Alhad, el primer diya de la semana. - Today is Sunday, the first day of the week.
• Lunes: El Lunes vo a la eskola. - On Monday I go to school.

Fun Facts

This section could provide interesting information about the days of the week in Ladino-speaking cultures. For example:

• Djueves: Historically, Thursday (Djueves) is market day in many Ladino-speaking areas, a tradition rooted in ancient times.

Quiz

Let's test your knowledge!

What is the Ladino word for Wednesday?

• A. Lunes
• B. Mierkoles
• C. Viernes

Translate the following sentence

Hoy es Viernes.

• A. Today is Friday.
• B. Today is Sunday.
• C. Today is Tuesday.

Answer Key

Answers

• 1. B. Mierkoles
• 2. A. Today is Friday.

Conclusion

Understanding the days of the week in Ladino enables you to discuss schedules and plan events in this rich and historical language. Use the vocabulary, sentences, and fun facts shared in this lesson to deepen your knowledge and appreciation of the Ladino language.