Months of the Year in Swedish
As a Germanic language, Swedish shares a tremendous amount of vocabulary with English, and the calendar is no exception. The months of the year in Swedish are highly recognizable, making this an easy and satisfying milestone for new learners.
If you want to build up your temporal vocabulary further, check out guides on how many weeks in a year and how many days in each month to give your time-keeping skills universal context.
Quick Answer: All 12 Months
| English | Swedish | Romanisation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | januari | januari | |
| February | februari | februari | |
| March | mars | mars | |
| April | april | april | |
| May | maj | maj | |
| June | juni | juni | |
| July | juli | juli | |
| August | augusti | augusti | |
| September | september | september | |
| October | oktober | oktober | |
| November | november | november | |
| December | december | december |
How Months Are Named
Swedish months stem directly from the Julian calendar. They are almost identical to English and German. Note the Swedish spelling adjustments: replacing 'c' with 'k' in "oktober", and using the ending "-i" instead of "-y" in "januari" and "februari". "Maj" is spelled with a 'j' which makes the 'y' sound in Swedish.
Cultural Notes
A critical spelling rule in Swedish is that months are never capitalized in the middle of a sentence. When discussing dates or scheduling in Sweden, keep in mind that Swedes frequently rely on "week numbers" (Veckonummer) in business contexts, rather than just stating the month and day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are months capitalized in Swedish?
No, in Swedish orthography, months are always written in lowercase letters.
What is the Swedish word for month?
The Swedish word for month is 'månad' (plural: 'månader').
Are Swedish months similar to English?
Yes, because they share common Germanic and Latin roots, many are spelled almost identically to English.
How do you say 'in January' in Swedish?
You use the preposition 'i', making it 'i januari'.