Understanding how to talk about time is one of the building blocks of learning any language. In this post, you’ll learn the names of the seasons and months of the year in Czech, which will help you talk about holidays, birthdays, school terms, travel plans, and more.
The Czech language, like English, uses a four-season calendar year, and the names of months are closely related to natural and historical traditions. Let’s take a look at this essential vocabulary.
Seasons of the Year in Czech
The Czech Republic has a typical Central European climate, so all four seasons are clearly defined and part of daily life. From snowy winters to sunny summers, knowing how to name the seasons is useful in many real-life conversations.
Below is a table showing the names of the four seasons in Czech, along with English translations and pronunciation help.
| English | Czech with pronunciation volume_down |
|---|---|
| winter | zima |
| spring | jaro |
| summer | léto |
| autumn | podzim |
Months of the Year in Czech
Unlike many languages that use Latin-derived names for the months, Czech month names are unique and reflect nature and agriculture. They may look unfamiliar at first, but once you associate each with its meaning, they become easier to remember.
Names of the months in Czech
| English | Czech with pronunciation volume_down |
|---|---|
| January | leden |
| February | únor |
| March | březen |
| April | duben |
| May | květen |
| June | červen |
| July | červenec |
| August | srpen |
| September | září |
| October | říjen |
| November | listopad |
| December | prosinec |
See the table below for a full list of Czech month names, complete with English equivalents and pronunciation in brackets.
Learning Tips
- Create seasonal flashcards: Use visuals to associate each season and month with weather, holidays, or events.
- Talk about your schedule: Practice saying things like “Můj oblíbený měsíc je červenec” (My favorite month is July).
- Repeat daily: Use a Czech calendar app or physical planner to see and say the names of months and seasons regularly.
Continue Learning Czech
Now that you’ve learned the seasons and months in Czech, explore more vocabulary to keep improving: