бе́резень
bérezenʹmasculine
The English word "march" is translated into Ukrainian as бе́резень (bérezenʹ).
бе́резень refers to the third month of the Gregorian calendar.
Meaning: third month of the Gregorian calendar (name)
What does it mean word for word?
The name of the month бе́резень is etymologically related to the word for "birch tree".
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When expressing "in March" or "of March", the word changes to the genitive form березня.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is bérezenʹ.
Did you know?
- Unlike English, where 'March' is named after the Roman god Mars, бе́резень is part of a system of names based on nature and the agricultural cycle.
- The Ukrainian language has a specific word for the birch sap that flows in бе́резень, called березовий сік, which is traditionally harvested and drunk for health.
- The word бе́резень shares a root with the word береза, which is the most iconic tree in Ukrainian landscapes and folklore.
Examples in context
- Ми плануємо провести збори у березні.We plan to hold the meeting in March.
- Весна починається в березні.Spring starts in March.
Example conversation
Dmytro and Nataliia are talking about their vacation plans.
- Дмитро DmytroКоли ми їдемо в гору?Koly my yidemo v horu?When are we going to the mountains?
- Наталія NataliiaЯ думаю, що бе́резень буде ідеальним.Ya dumayu, shcho berezen bude idealnym.I think March will be ideal.
- Дмитро DmytroЦе гарна ідея, Наталіє.Tse harna ideya, Nataliyye.That is a good idea, Nataliia.
- Наталія NataliiaТоді я купую квитки.Todil ya kupuyu kvytky.Then I will buy the tickets.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “march” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
