Days, Month & Time
Learn the days of the week and time-related vocabulary.
Talking about time is fundamental. In Mara, “Noh” refers to the day/sun.
Days of the Week (Hriq-noh)
| English | Mara | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | Pakhynoh | God’s Day / Holy Day |
| Monday | Hriqnoh | Work Day |
| Tuesday | Hriqhnôhnoh | Day after work start |
| Wednesday | Pakhynoh | Mid-week (?) |
| Thursday | Pohchhonoh | - |
| Friday | Chutyhnoh | End of work week |
| Saturday | Pakhylâ / Hriqnguanoh | Preparation day / Resting day |
Note: Dialects may vary slightly.
Time of Day
| English | Mara |
|---|---|
| Morning | Mydi |
| Noon | Nohchho |
| Afternoon | Zâla |
| Evening | Zâ |
| Night | Zâ / Zâ-rhâ |
| Today | Atanoh |
| Tomorrow | Mylâ |
| Yesterday | Zâhnia |
Asking “When?”
- Khâpa na? (When?) - Specific context usually required.
- Atanoh he khâpa noh a châ? (What day is it today?)
- Mylâ he Pakhynoh a châ aw. (Tomorrow will be Sunday.)
Practice
- Look at your calendar. What day is it? Say “Atanoh he [Day] a châ.”
- Say good morning: “Mydi pha.”
- Say good night: “Zâ pha.”