German days of the week vocabulary with example sentences to help learners understand and use them in context.
This article introduces the days of the week in German, providing the German term, the English equivalent, and example sentences for each day to illustrate usage. It also covers related vocabulary for talking about the week more naturally.
German Days of the Week
- In German, the days of the week are all masculine nouns.
- They are usually capitalized.
- The week traditionally starts with Montag (Monday).
| German Singular | German Plural | English Singular | English Plural | German Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montag | Montage | Monday | Mondays | Am Montag habe ich Schule. | I have school on Monday. |
| Dienstag | Dienstage | Tuesday | Tuesdays | Am Dienstag gehe ich schwimmen. | I go swimming on Tuesday. |
| Mittwoch | Mittwoche | Wednesday | Wednesdays | Mittwochs treffe ich Freunde. | I meet friends on Wednesdays. |
| Donnerstag | Donnerstage | Thursday | Thursdays | Am Donnerstag habe ich frei. | I have a day off on Thursday. |
| Freitag | Freitage | Friday | Fridays | Freitags gehe ich ins Kino. | I go to the cinema on Fridays. |
| Samstag | Samstage | Saturday | Saturdays | Samstags schlafe ich lange. | I sleep late on Saturdays. |
| Sonntag | Sonntage | Sunday | Sundays | Sonntags besuche ich meine Großeltern. | I visit my grandparents on Sundays. |
Common Phrases with Days
- These phrases show how to naturally include days of the week in German sentences.
| German Phrase | English Translation | Example German Phrase | Example English Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| am ... | on ... | am Montag | on Monday |
| jeden ... | every ... (singular) | jeden Dienstag | every Tuesday |
| jeden ... (plural) | every ... (plural) | jeden Mittwoch | every Wednesday |
| am Wochenende | on the weekend | Am Wochenende fahre ich weg. | I’m going away on the weekend. |
| unter der Woche | during the week | Unter der Woche arbeite ich viel. | I work a lot during the week. |
Translate into English: 'Am Wochenende fahre ich weg.'
I’m going away on the weekend.
'Am Wochenende fahre ich weg.' means 'I’m going away on the weekend.' The verb 'fahre weg' means 'go away'.
What does 'unter der Woche' mean in English?
during the week
'unter der Woche' literally means 'under the week' and is used to say 'during the week'.
Related Vocabulary
- These words often come up in conversation about schedules and planning.
| German Singular | German Plural | English Singular | English Plural | German Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woche | Wochen | week | weeks | Die Woche war anstrengend. | The week was exhausting. |
| Wochenende | Wochenenden | weekend | weekends | Am Wochenende habe ich frei. | I have a day off on the weekend. |
| Tag | Tage | day | days | Heute ist ein schöner Tag. | Today is a beautiful day. |
| morgen | — | tomorrow | — | Morgen beginnt die Schule. | School starts tomorrow. |
| gestern | — | yesterday | — | Gestern war ich müde. | I was tired yesterday. |
Summary
- German days of the week are masculine and capitalized.
- Use 'am' for “on” and 'jeden' for “every” when talking about specific days.
- Related vocabulary includes words for “week,” “weekend,” and time references like “tomorrow” and “yesterday.”
- Example sentences help show how to use the days naturally in context.
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- English Singular: Monday
- English Plural: Mondays
- English Example: I have school on Monday.
Last updated: Thu Jun 12, 2025
