Hunyo
/ˈhunjo/
Hunyo is the Tagalog word for June.
Hunyo refers to the sixth month of the Gregorian calendar.
Meaning: sixth month of the Gregorian calendar (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈhunjo/
Did you know?
- In Tagalog, when referring to 'the month of June', one might say 'sa buwan ng Hunyo', using the word 'buwan' which also means 'moon'.
- The term Hunyo is used in the Philippines as part of a Gregorian system that was imposed during the Spanish colonial era, erasing older lunar-based calendars.
- The Tagalog word Hunyo is a direct phonetic adaptation of the Spanish word 'junio'.
Examples in context
- Hinog ang seresa sa Hunyo o Hulyo.Cherries are ripe in June or July.This sentence shows the use of Hunyo when referring to the timing of fruit ripening.Tatoeba #1811953 by nonong, translation #54146 by CK
- Ngayon ay ika-18 ng Hunyo at kaarawan ngayon ni Muriel!Today is June 18 and it is Muriel's birthday!This sentence demonstrates using Hunyo when stating a specific date and a birthday.Tatoeba #5213840 by kanlaon, translation #5296485 by katalex
- Maihahatid namin ang produkto sa Hunyo.We can deliver the product in June.This sentence illustrates how to use Hunyo when discussing a delivery schedule.Tatoeba #2283067 by ichivivi20, translation #271942 by CN
- Ang aming kompanya ay magkakaroon ng malaking pagdiriwang ng anibersaryo sa Hunyo.Our company will have a grand anniversary celebration in June.
- May plano akong magbakasyon sa June. Tara, sama ka!I have plans to go on vacation in June. Come along!
- Ano ang plano mo ngayong June?What are your plans for this June?
- Sa June ang kaarawan niya. Maghahanda kami ng espesyal na salu-salo.Her birthday is in June. We will prepare a special gathering.
- Sobrang init tuwing June. Dapat magdala tayo ng payong!It's extremely hot every June. We should bring umbrellas!
- June bride ka ba?Are you a June bride?
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Juan and Christina are talking about their vacation plans.
- JuanKailan ang bakasyon niyo, Christina?When is your vacation, Christina?
- ChristinaAalis kami sa Hunyo.We are leaving in June.
- JuanMainit na ba sa oras na iyon?Is it already hot at that time?
- ChristinaOo, pero maganda ang panahon sa Hunyo.Yes, but the weather is nice in June.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “June” translations and entries Hunyo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Hunyo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
