January, Pherekhong (to increase, to swell).
February, Thlakhola (to mature, because the grain is nearly ripe).
March, Thlakhobeli (maturity or harvest time).
April, Mbesa (the burning, because fires are now lighted in the lands to scare away the birds, it being no longer considered necessary to employ boys to keep away the winged thieves).
May, Motsey-anong (to complete, to become mature).
June, Phupo (to heap up, to store).
July, Phup'chane (to thrash).
August, Phāto (to break up, to delve).
September, Lœtsé (to water the land, i.e., rain time).
October, 'Mpalane (the coming of storms).