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Understanding the days of the week and months in Catalan is essential for scheduling appointments, making plans, and discussing dates. In this chapter, we will explore the vocabulary and phrases related to the days of the week and months, allowing you to confidently navigate through time-related conversations.

Days of the Week:

Let’s start by familiarizing ourselves with the days of the week in Catalan:

Monday: dilluns

Tuesday: dimarts

Wednesday: dimecres

Thursday: dijous

Friday: divendres

Saturday: dissabte

Sunday: diumenge

Phrases with Days of the Week:

Here are some phrases that incorporate the days of the week:

«Què fas dilluns?» (What are you doing on Monday?): Use this phrase to inquire about someone’s plans for a specific day.

«Tenim una reunió dimecres» (We have a meeting on Wednesday): Use this sentence to communicate a scheduled event on a particular day.

Months of the Year:

Next, let’s explore the months of the year in Catalan:

January: gener

February: febrer

March: març

April: abril

May: maig

June: juny

July: juliol

August: agost

September: setembre

October: octubre

November: novembre

December: desembre

Phrases with Months:

Here are some phrases that involve the months of the year:

«L’aniversari de la meva germana és al març» (My sister’s birthday is in March): Use this sentence to indicate a specific month for an event or occasion.

«Viatjarem a Itàlia a l’agost» (We will travel to Italy in August): Use this phrase to express the time frame for a future trip or activity.

Seasons:

In Catalan, the seasons are:

Spring: primavera

Summer: estiu

Autumn: tardor

Winter: hivern

When referring to seasons, you can use phrases like «a la primavera» (in spring), «a l’estiu» (in summer), «a la tardor» (in autumn), and «a l’hivern» (in winter).

Additional Phrases:

Here are a few additional phrases related to days of the week and months:

«Avui és dimecres» (Today is Wednesday): Use this sentence to indicate the current day.

«Quin dia és demà?» (What day is tomorrow?): Use this phrase to inquire about the following day.

«Quan és el teu aniversari?» (When is your birthday?): Use this question to ask someone about their birthday.

Talking about Dates:

When discussing specific dates, the following format is commonly used in Catalan:

[Day] de [Month]: For example, «10 de juny» (June 10th) or «25 de desembre» (December 25th).

It’s also important to note that the day usually comes before the month when expressing a date in Catalan.

Holidays and Celebrations:

Catalonia has its own set of holidays and celebrations. Some notable examples include:

Sant Jordi: Celebrated on April 23rd, it is the Catalan equivalent of Valentine’s Day, where people exchange roses and books.

La Diada Nacional de Catalunya: Celebrated on September 11th, it commemorates the National Day of Catalonia.

Exploring local holidays and celebrations can provide valuable cultural insights and opportunities for immersion.

By familiarizing yourself with the days of the week, months, and related phrases in Catalan, you will be able to engage in conversations about dates, events, and future plans with confidence. Don’t hesitate to use these phrases in your daily interactions and continue to expand your vocabulary.