Months and Seasons Explained
When you start to learn Romanian, understanding how to talk about time is essential. One of the first grammar and vocabulary topics that helps you navigate daily life is learning how to talk about the months of the year and the four seasons. These basic concepts are not just for classroom learning—they are crucial for conversations about birthdays, weather, holidays, appointments, and everyday planning.
The Four Seasons in Romanian
Romanian, like English, has four seasons. They are:
Primăvară – Spring
Vară – Summer
Toamnă – Autumn/Fall
Iarnă – Winter
These words are feminine nouns and are often used with the definite article in everyday conversations:
Primăvara este frumoasă. – Spring is beautiful.
Iarna este friguroasă. – Winter is cold.
As part of early Romanian lessons, learners associate these seasons with typical weather, clothing, and holidays in Romanian culture.
Months of the Year in Romanian
The twelve months in Romanian are:
Ianuarie, Februarie, Martie
Aprilie, Mai, Iunie
Iulie, August, Septembrie
Octombrie, Noiembrie, Decembrie
Learners practice recognizing and pronouncing these words through exercises and matching them to seasonal characteristics or calendar-based tasks.
Example phrases include:
În iunie este vară. – June is in the summer.
Decembrie este o lună de iarnă. – December is a winter month.
Connecting Vocabulary to Real Life
Romanian courses for beginners help learners use calendar-related expressions in real situations. Useful phrases include:
Ce lună este acum? – What month is it now?
Ce anotimp este în aprilie? – What season is it in April?
Este iarnă. Este frig și ninge. – It’s winter. It’s cold and snowing.
This vocabulary connects naturally with other topics such as holidays, dates, and planning. For example:
În luna martie oferim mărțișoare. – In March we offer “mărțișor” (spring talismans).
În august mergem în vacanță. – In August we go on vacation.
Days of the Week and Time Structure
In addition to months and seasons, students are introduced to the days of the week:
Luni, Marți, Miercuri, Joi, Vineri, Sâmbătă, Duminică
They also learn the basic structure of the calendar:
60 seconds = 1 minute
60 minutes = 1 hour
24 hours = 1 day
7 days = 1 week
4 weeks = 1 month
12 months = 1 year
These structures give learners tools to describe time with more precision, such as in schedules and weather forecasts.
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