This page provides a complete list of German vocabulary for the days of the week and the months of the year. It also includes plural forms for each category and example sentences in both German and English to help you see the words in context.
Days
The German word for "day" is der Tag (masculine). The days of the week are singular nouns and are always capitalized. Here are the days in German, along with common plural forms when referring to multiple days (e.g., "on Mondays" = montags):
German Singular | German Plural | English Singular | English Plural |
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der Montag | Montage | Monday | Mondays |
der Dienstag | Dienstage | Tuesday | Tuesdays |
der Mittwoch | Mittwoche | Wednesday | Wednesdays |
der Donnerstag | Donnerstage | Thursday | Thursdays |
der Freitag | Freitage | Friday | Fridays |
der Samstag | Samstage | Saturday | Saturdays |
der Sonntag | Sonntage | Sunday | Sundays |
Usage Notes:
- When talking about "on Mondays" in German, you add -s to the day: montags.
- Plural forms are used when referring to multiple whole days or lists, e.g., Montage sind oft stressig (Mondays are often stressful).
Example Sentences for Days
German Singular Example | English Singular Example | German Plural Example | English Plural Example |
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Ich habe am Montag frei. | I have Monday off. | Montage sind stressig. | Mondays are stressful. |
Der Kurs ist am Mittwoch. | The class is on Wednesday. | Dienstage und Donnerstage sind voll. | Tuesdays and Thursdays are busy. |
Am Samstag gehe ich aus. | I go out on Saturday. | Sonntage sind entspannend. | Sundays are relaxing. |
Months
The German word for "month" is der Monat (masculine). The months of the year are singular nouns, always capitalized, and do not change form when used in sentences. Here are the months in German:
German Singular | German Plural | English Singular | English Plural |
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der Januar | Januare | January | Januarys |
der Februar | Februare | February | Februarys |
der März | Märze | March | Marches |
der April | Aprile | April | Aprils |
der Mai | - | May | - |
der Juni | Junis | June | Junes |
der Juli | Julis | July | Julys |
der August | Auguste | August | Augusts |
der September | September | September | Septembers |
der Oktober | Oktober | October | Octobers |
der November | November | November | Novembers |
der Dezember | Dezember | December | Decembers |
Usage Notes:
- Plural forms of months are rare and usually only appear in specific contexts, like talking about multiple years or lists.
- Common prepositions: im Januar (in January), im Sommer (in summer).
I’m traveling in July.
Ich reise im Juli.
Correct usage is singular 'Juli' with preposition 'im' (in + dem). Plural 'Julis' is rare and incorrect here.
Example Sentences for Months
German Singular Example | English Singular Example | German Plural Example | English Plural Example |
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Ich reise im Juli. | I’m traveling in July. | Februare sind oft kalt. | Februaries are often cold. |
Der Geburtstag ist im Dezember. | The birthday is in December. | März und April sind Frühjahrsmonate. | March and April are spring months. |
Wir planen im September. | We’re planning in September. | November-Dezember sind Weihnachtsmonate. | November-December are Christmas months. |
Summary
- Days: Use singular forms with der, and add -s for temporal expressions (montags).
- Months: Use singular forms with der; plural forms are rarely needed.
- Always capitalize days and months in German.
- Use am + day (e.g., am Montag) and im + month (e.g., im Januar) for "on [day]" and "in [month]."
Flashcards (1 of 25)
- English Singular: Monday
- English Plural: Mondays
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025