Language/Central-khmer/Vocabulary/Seasons-and-Months
Central Khmer is the official language of Cambodia and it belongs to the Austroasiatic language family. In this lesson, you will learn the Central Khmer vocabulary for the four seasons and twelve months, including pronunciation and related expressions. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to engage in basic conversations about the weather and time of the year.
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Seasons
The four seasons in Central Khmer are:
| Central Khmer | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| រដ្ឋា | rɔ̆ɔdtɑ̂ʔ | Spring |
| ពុកមាស | pŭk maes | Summer |
| អស្សុជ | ʔɑh soou | Fall |
| មិនា | miʔ naa | Winter |
- Spring is the time of the year when trees turn green and flowers start to bloom. It usually starts in March and ends in May.
- Summer is the hottest season of the year, and it starts in June and ends in August.
- Fall is the time for harvest, and the weather starts to cool down. It usually starts in September and ends in November.
- Winter is the coldest season of the year, and it starts in December and ends in February.
Months
The twelve months in Central Khmer are:
| Central Khmer | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| មករា | mokraa | January |
| កុម្ភៈ | kumpheaph | February |
| មិនា | miʔnaa | March |
| មេសា | meisaa | April |
| ឧសភា | uhsaaphaa | May |
| មិថុនា | mithona | June |
| កក្កដា | kăkdaa | July |
| សីហា | sihaa | August |
| កញ្ញា | kaɲɲaa | September |
| តុលា | tulaa | October |
| វិច្ឆិកា | vijchhekaa | November |
| ធ្នូ | tnoo | December |
- Central Khmer months are usually based on the lunar calendar, and each month has either 29 or 30 days.
- When speaking about a month, the word "ខែ" (khae) is often used after the month's name
Related Expressions
Here are some related expressions in Central Khmer:
- ថ្ងៃនេះជាអ្វី? (thngai nii jaa aevvai?) - What day is it today?
- ថ្ងៃណានេះ? (thngai naa nii?) - What is today's date?
- ថ្ងៃទីប្រវិញមានអាន់ទេ? (thngai tpi proouvong mean aang tech?) - Is it going to rain tomorrow?
By learning the Central Khmer vocabulary for the four seasons and twelve months, you will be able to talk about the weather and the time of the year in Cambodia. Keep practicing and expanding your vocabulary to improve your skills!