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📝Days of the Week
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Days of the Week

Introduction​

In this lesson, you'll learn how to say and use the days of the week in German. This is an essential part of basic German vocabulary that you'll use frequently in everyday conversations.

Basic Vocabulary​

Days of the Week​

GermanEnglishPronunciation
MontagMonday[ˈmoːntaːk]
DienstagTuesday[ˈdiːnstaːk]
MittwochWednesday[ˈmɪtvɔx]
DonnerstagThursday[ˈdɔnɐstaːk]
FreitagFriday[ˈfʁaɪ̯taːk]
SamstagSaturday[ˈzamstaːk]
SonntagSunday[ˈzɔntaːk]

Day Categories​

Monday to Friday:

Montag, Dienstag, Mittwoch, Donnerstag, Freitag

Using Days in Context​

Q: Wann treffen wir uns?
A: Wir treffen uns am [day].

Q: Welcher Tag ist heute?
A: Heute ist [day].

Q: Am welchen Tag hast du Zeit?
A: Ich habe am [day] Zeit.

Grammar Notes​

Day Usage
  • Days of the week are masculine nouns (der)
  • Use "am" before the day when talking about specific days
  • Days are not capitalized unless at the start of a sentence
Pronunciation Tips
  • "ch" in "Mittwoch" is pronounced like "kh"
  • "ei" in "Freitag" is pronounced like "eye"
  • "au" in "Montag" is pronounced like "ow"

Cultural Notes​

Cultural Insight

In German-speaking countries:

  • The week traditionally starts on Monday
  • Many businesses are closed on Sundays
  • "Mittwoch" literally means "middle of the week"
  • "Samstag" is sometimes called "Sonnabend" in northern Germany

Interactive Practice​

1. Day Recognition Quiz​

Which day is 'Mittwoch'?

Which day is 'Freitag'?

Which day is 'Montag'?

Practice Exercises​

1. Speaking Practice​

  • Say the days of the week in order
  • Practice asking and telling what day it is
  • Practice making plans for different days
  • Practice saying when you have free time

2. Writing Practice​

Write out:

  • Your favorite day of the week
  • When you have appointments
  • Your typical schedule
  • When you meet friends

3. Listening Practice​

  • Listen to the audio samples
  • Try to identify the days
  • Practice the pronunciation

Vocabulary List​

GermanEnglishExample
Welcher Tag ist heute?What day is today?Heute ist Montag.
Welcher Tag ist morgen?What day is tomorrow?Morgen ist Dienstag.
Am welchen Tag...?On which day...?Am welchen Tag hast du Zeit?
am [Tag]on [day]am Montag
heutetodayHeute ist Freitag.
morgentomorrowMorgen ist Samstag.

Next Steps​

  • Practice using days in different contexts
  • Try making plans in German
  • Move on to Family and Friends when you're ready
  • Complete the homework exercises
Homework
  1. Write out the days of the week in German
  2. Practice asking and telling what day it is
  3. Create a dialog about making plans
  4. Complete the online exercises