Episode 47 (daily podcast CZECH YOUR DAY) transcript included

THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: MONTHS/MĚSÍCE

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Understanding the Czech Months

You may have already learned the basic forms of Czech months, but today we’re focusing on how to say „in“ a particular month, such as „in June“ or „in December.“ While this might initially appear intimidating, it’s a straightforward adjustment that you’ll master quickly.

A Strategy for Learning

If you haven’t learned the months yet, start by focusing on three. Progressing slowly is better than not progressing at all. By dedicating a few minutes each day this week to learning three months, you’ll be speaking all twelve months in Czech by the end of the week. That’s genuine progress!

1. V lednu
   • In January
2. V únoru
   • In February
3. V březnu
   • In March
4. V dubnu
   • In April
5. V květnu
   • In May
6. V červnu
   • In June
7. V červenci
   • In July
8. V srpnu
   • In August
9. V září
   • In September
10. V říjnu
    • In October
11. V listopadu
    • In November
12. V prosinci
    • In December

Grouping the Months

In Czech, the months can be categorized into three groups based on their endings.

1. The First Group
   • September: „V září“ (no change)
   • English: In September
2. The Second Group
   • Months ending in -ci: July and December
   • „V červenci“ (in July) and „V prosinci“ (in December)
3. The Third Group
   • All other months
   • These months typically end with -u, such as „únor“ becoming „v únoru“.
   • English: In February

Some months may include a disappearing vowel when using the preposition „in“. For instance, „květen“ loses the „e“ to become „v květnu“. Can you find more months like that?

Would you like more?

Check these episodes:

• #46: Discover the Stories Behind Czech Months (from LEDEN to PROSINEC)
• #48: Master Czech and More: The Power of a 90-Day Challenge (PART 1)
• #49: Jet, Jít and Letět: Your Czech Guide to Talking about Your Future Plans and Travels
• #50: What Are Your Plans for Next Year? (From Leden to Prosinec) STORY