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 SingularGerman PluralEnglish SingularEnglish Plural
der MontagMontageMondayMondays
der DienstagDienstageTuesdayTuesdays
der MittwochMittwocheWednesdayWednesdays
der DonnerstagDonnerstageThursdayThursdays
der FreitagFreitageFridayFridays
der SamstagSamstageSaturdaySaturdays
der SonntagSonntageSundaySundays
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 ExampleEnglish Singular ExampleGerman Plural ExampleEnglish Plural Example
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 SingularGerman PluralEnglish SingularEnglish Plural
der JanuarJanuareJanuaryJanuarys
der FebruarFebruareFebruaryFebruarys
der MärzMärzeMarchMarches
der AprilAprileAprilAprils
der Mai-May-
der JuniJunisJuneJunes
der JuliJulisJulyJulys
der AugustAugusteAugustAugusts
der SeptemberSeptemberSeptemberSeptembers
der OktoberOktoberOctoberOctobers
der NovemberNovemberNovemberNovembers
der DezemberDezemberDecemberDecembers
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 ExampleEnglish Singular ExampleGerman Plural ExampleEnglish Plural Example
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]."

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    • English Singular: Monday
    • English Plural: Mondays

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