Czech · Numbers & Time

měsíc

month / moon

Beginnernoun · m

Definition

A unit of time lasting about 30 days; also the moon.

Example

V tomto měsíci jsou narozeniny.

There is a birthday this month.

Etymology

'Měsíc' comes from the Proto-Slavic '*měsĭcĭ', which means both month and the moon, illustrating the interconnectedness of lunar cycles and measurement of time.

How & Where It’s Used

'Měsíc' is frequently encountered in conversation and writing, with flexible usage in formal contexts such as education or media.

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