“Summer” — The longest season of the year.

What is “Summer” in Xitsonga?

• In Xitsonga, the word for Summer is Xirimo (ploughing season). ☀️
• In Xitsonga, the word for Summer is Ximumu / Ximun’wini (sunny season). ☀️

In Xitsonga, Summer is divided as follows:

• Minyuku (humid rainy season), begins in November until the end of summer. ☀️
• Xipfundle (flood season), is in February and marks the last month of summer. ☀️
• Rihlovo/ Vuhlovo/ Xihlovo (colourful season), begins in October and kicks off summer. ☀️

“Keep exploring, keep learning, and let the language guide you.“

Ahee! ☀️