Understanding Days, Months, and Seasons in Arabic
Days of the Week in Arabic
In Arabic, the days of the week are derived from numbers, with Saturday being the first day. Each day has its unique pronunciation and spelling that you will find easy to memorize with practice. Below is the list of days in Arabic:
السبت
Saturday
الأحد
Sunday
الاثنين
Monday
الثلاثاء
Tuesday
الأربعاء
Wednesday
الخميس
Thursday
الجمعة
Friday
Months of the Year in Arabic
The Arabic calendar has its own set of months, some of which align with the Gregorian months, and others that are unique to the Hijri calendar. Here are the names of the months used in the Gregorian calendar in Arabic:
يناير
January
فبراير
February
مارس
March
أبريل
April
مايو
May
يونيو
June
يوليو
July
أغسطس
August
سبتمبر
September
أكتوبر
October
نوفمبر
November
ديسمبر
December
Seasons in Arabic
Similar to English, Arabic identifies four distinct seasons. Understanding how to talk about seasons is crucial as it frequently appears in conversations about time, climate, and travel.
الربيع
Spring
الصيف
Summer
الخريف
Autumn
الشتاء
Winter
Important Note on the Hijri Calendar
Using Days, Months, and Seasons in Sentences
To structure sentences in Arabic using days, months, and seasons, it's essential to grasp the basic grammar structure. Here are some example sentences to illustrate:
سأسافر إلى القاهرة الثلاثاء المقبل.
I will travel to Cairo next Tuesday.
عيد ميلادي في مارس.
My birthday is in March.
الربيع هو فصلي المفضل.
Spring is my favorite season.
Further Reading
- Arabic Words for Everyday Use
A comprehensive guide to common Arabic words for daily use.
- Arabic Phrases for Travelers
Essential Arabic phrases and vocabulary useful for travel.
- History of the Arabic Calendar
Discover the origins and structure of the Arabic calendar.
- Days of the Week in Arabic
Learn how to pronounce the days of the week in Arabic.
- Ultimate Arabic 101
A comprehensive book detailing the basics of Arabic, including time expressions.