Days of the Week in German
Within our comprehensive German course, understanding the days of the week in German is essential. This basic knowledge is one of the first things you should learn as it is used regularly in everyday life. This chapter of our e-book will focus on teaching the seven days of the week in German, providing detailed information on each one.
Monday - Montag
The first day of the work week in German is "Montag". The word "Montag" comes from "Mond", which means "moon" in German. In ancient Germanic tradition, this day was dedicated to the moon. It is interesting to note that, similar to English, German also associates this day with the moon.
Tuesday - Dienstag
The second day of the week is "Dienstag". "Dienstag" comes from the ancient Germanic word "Ziestag", which is the day dedicated to Tyr, the Germanic god of war. Unlike other days of the week, "Dienstag" does not have a direct connection to a celestial body.
Wednesday - Mittwoch
Next, we have "Mittwoch", which literally translates to "middle of the week". This word is quite easy to remember, as it clearly indicates your position in the week. It is the only day of the week that is not named after a god or a celestial body.
Thursday - Donnerstag
"Donnerstag", the fourth day of the week, is dedicated to Thor, the Norse god of thunder. "Donner" in German means "thunder". As in English, the day is named after Thor (Thursday - Thor's day).
Friday - Freitag
The fifth day is "Freitag", which is dedicated to Freya, the Germanic goddess of love. "Freitag" literally translates to "Freya's day". Again, there is a similarity with English, where "Friday" is also "Friday - Freya's day".
Saturday - Samstag
In German, the sixth day of the week is "Samstag". The word "Samstag" has its roots in the Greek "sabbaton", which means "Saturday". It is interesting to note that in some parts of Germany, Austria and Switzerland, the term "Sonnabend" is used instead of "Samstag", which literally translates as "Sunday Eve".
Sunday - Sonntag
Finally, the seventh day of the week is "Sonntag", which means "day of the sun". This day was dedicated to the sun in Germanic tradition. As in English, the day is named after the sun (Sunday - Sun's day).
To summarize, here are the days of the week in German:
- Monday - Montag
- Tuesday - Dienstag
- Wednesday - Mittwoch
- Thursday - Donnerstag
- Friday - Freitag
- Saturday - Samstag/Sonnabend
- Sunday - Sonntag
Understanding the days of the week in German is an important step in your learning. This knowledge will not only allow you to organize your schedule, but it will also give you the ability to participate in everyday conversations. Keep practicing and you'll soon be able to use these words with ease and confidence.
In the next chapter of our e-book, we will continue to expand your German vocabulary, focusing on other important areas of everyday life. Stay tuned!
