September
[sɛpˈtɛm.bɛr]
In Latin, the word for September is September.
September is used as the name for the ninth month of the Gregorian calendar.
Meaning: ninth month of the Gregorian calendar (name)
What does it mean word for word?
The name September is derived from the Latin word septem, meaning seven, because it was originally the seventh month in the Roman calendar.
Did you know?
- The word September contains the root mēns, which in Latin refers to both a 'month' and the 'mind'.
- In Latin literature, the arrival of September was often linked to the 'Vinalia', a festival where the new wine was first tasted.
- The Latin root for seven in September is septem, which is a direct ancestor to the English word 'septuplets'.
Examples in context
- Ianuarius, Februarius, Martius, Aprilis, Maius, Iunius, Iulius, Augustus, September, October, November, December sunt duodecim menses anni.January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December are the twelve months of the year.This sentence lists the months of the year including September.Tatoeba #1500451 by alexmarcelo, translation #621957 by Eldad
- September est mensis optimus.September is the best month.
- Mense Septembri dies calidi sunt.In September the days are warm.
Example conversation
Julia and Gaius are discussing the date.
- JuliaQuae dies est hodie?What day is it today?
- GaiusHodie est primus dies Septembris.Today is the first day of September.
- JuliaSeptember iam venit!September has already come!
- GaiusIta vero, Julia.Yes indeed, Julia.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “September” translations and entries September, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries September, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
