Setyembre
Setyémbre with stress marks
September
Usage Note
Setyembre marks the start of the long Christmas season in the Philippines as the first of the 'Ber' months. It is common to hear Christmas carols and see holiday decorations as early as this month.
Examples
" Malapit na ang Setyembre. "
Natural Translation
September is near.
Literal Translation
Near already the September.
" Malapit na ang Setyembre. "
Natural Translation
September is almost here.
Literal Translation
Near already the September.
" Pagdating ng Setyembre, naririnig na ang mga awiting pamasko kahit malayo pa ang Pasko. "
Natural Translation
When September arrives, you can already hear Christmas carols even though Christmas is still far away.
Literal Translation
Upon-arrival of September, heard already the songs Christmas even-though far still the Christmas.
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