Polish · Numbers & Time
miesiąc
month
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
One of the twelve divisions of a year.
Example
Lipiec to ciepły miesiąc.
July is a warm month.
Etymology
'Miesiąc' has its roots in the Proto-Slavic *męsiącь, which is related to the concept of measurement by the lunar cycle. Its historical essence pertains to time measurement.
How & Where It’s Used
'Miesiąc' is standard in both spoken and written Polish and is used in formal contexts such as calendars and planning. It is uniformly recognized across Poland.