No. 175 in Afrikaans
oktober
"October" (the tenth month of the year).
In a sentence
In Suid-Afrika begin die warm weer in Oktober.
In South Africa, the warm weather begins in October.
Oktober is used as the name of a month to indicate when an event occurs.
Die Oktobermaand bring baie lente feeste.
The month of October brings many spring festivals.
Oktobermaand specifies the month of October combined with the word 'month' to emphasize the specific time period.
Ons het ons vakansie in Oktober beplan.
We planned our vacation in October.
Oktober indicates the time when the planning or event takes place.
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