No. 166 in Afrikaans

junie

June (the sixth month of the year).

In a sentence

Junie is die sesde maand van die jaar.
June is the sixth month of the year.
'Junie' is used as the name of the month of June, a proper noun.
Ons vakansie begin in Junie.
Our vacation starts in June.
'Junie' refers to the period of time associated with June, acting as a time indicator.
Die weer in Junie wissel dikwels tussen koel en koud.
The weather in June often varies between cool and cold.
'Junie' specifies the time frame, linking it to the weather description.

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