Language/Tigrinya/Vocabulary/Months-of-the-year

Tigrinya, a Semitic language spoken by over six million people in Ethiopia and Eritrea, features a rich vocabulary for measuring time. The months of the year are of particular significance, as they provide essential context for daily conversations and cultural events. The Tigrinya calendar, based on the ancient Coptic calendar, offers a window into the historical traditions and cultural practices of the region.

In this lesson, we will explore the Tigrinya vocabulary for the months of the year.

Instead of relying solely on textbook learning, we will emphasize the importance of engaging with native speakers and practicing the language in real-life contexts. This approach allows learners to develop a more natural fluency and a deeper understanding of the language's cultural and historical context.

Months of the Year

Tigrinya	Translation	Pronunciation	Audio
ጥሪ	January	t’irī
ለካቲት	February	lekatīti
መጋቢት	March	megabit
ሚያዝያ	April	mīyaziya
ጉንበት	May	gunbet
ሰነ	June	sene
ሓምለ	July	ḥamile
ነሓሰ	August	neḥase
መስከረም	September	meskerem
ጥቕምቲ	October	t’iḵ’imitī
ሕዳር	November	ḥidar
ታሕሳስ	December	tahsas