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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 |
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ﭏחאד | 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: Oy 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
- Alhad: This is used for Sunday instead of domingo because the Jewish holy day is on Saturday (Shabat). It is instead derived from the Arabic word for Sunday الْأَحَد (al-ʔaḥad), since during Moorish times the Muslim holy day was also not on Sunday.
- Djueves: Historically, Thursday (Djueves) is market day in many Ladino-speaking areas, a tradition rooted in ancient times.
Quiz
Let's test your knowledge!
- 1. What is the Ladino word for Wednesday?
- A. Lunes
- B. Mierkoles
- C. Viernes
- 2. Translate the following sentence
- Hoy es Viernes.
- A. Today is Friday.
- B. Today is Sunday.
- C. Today is Tuesday.
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.