13 Months of the Year in Ewe (Ƒe ɣletitwo)
In the Ewe language, the months of the year are called Ƒe ɣletitwo. Unlike the 12 months in the Gregorian calendar, the Ewe calendar has 13 months, each with its own name and significance. These month names are used to talk about seasons, farming cycles, cultural events, and daily life.
Learning the Ewe names of the months helps beginners understand time expressions, plan activities according to seasonal patterns, and better appreciate Ewe cultural and agricultural practices.
Months of the Year in Ewe and What they Mean
Here are the days of the week in Ewe.
Below are the 13 months in Ewe with their meanings and explanations:
- Dzove – “Dzo xɔxɔ” → the heat has come
- Dzodze – Any mistake with fire can cause a fire outbreak
- Tedoxe – “Te do xe” → the hole left after uprooting yams gets filled by rain
- Afɔfiã – Burning of the feet because of the heat
- Dame – Time of heavy rains
- Masa – Named after a particular tree used in this month
- Siamlɔm – Frequent showers require farmers to dry and collect their produce repeatedly
- Deasiamime – To enjoy the fruits of your labor
- Anyonyɔ – “Tsi le nyonyɔm” → time of light rains
- Kele – “Tsi ake le gbɔwɔ” → If you do not hurry with your farming, the rains may stop.
- Ademakpɔxe – “Adelã makpɔ xe” → a month of fogs when it is difficult to see birds
- Dzome – “hot temperature”
- Ƒoave – “Ƒo wò ave” → time to prepare field for farming
