Ukrainian · Numbers & Time

Місяць

misyats

Month; moon

Beginnernoun

Definition

A month — or the moon itself; misyats also shines in folk songs.

Example

Місяць травень дуже гарний.

The month of May is very beautiful.

Etymology

The word 'місяць' (misyats) comes from Proto-Slavic *mesjacь, where it denotes both a month and moon, indicating its dual significance in time and nature.

How & Where It’s Used

'Місяць' serves both informal and formal usage, recognized in various contexts across spoken and written Ukrainian without regional variations.

Literary Heritage

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