This is the 406th most frequent Ukrainian word.
місяць
The Ukrainian word "місяць" means "month" or "moon" in English.
Here, "місяць" describes the celestial body 'the Moon,' indicating the astronomical object.
На небі світить ясний місяць.
A bright moon is shining in the sky.
In this context, "місяць" refers to a duration of time, specifically a month-long period.
Цей проєкт займе щонайменше місяць.
This project will take at least a month.
In this sentence, "місяць" is used to refer to a calendar month, indicating a specific time period.