What Are the 7 Days of the Week in German?

Learning the 7 days of the week in German is one of the first tasks towards fluently speaking the language. No matter whether you are introducing yourself, making arrangements for meetings, speaking about your schedule or plans of travel, knowledge of days of the week in German is a must.

In this guide you'll learn the German names of each day, pronunciation of days, their meaning, example sentences and how to remember them easily.

Why Learning Days of the Week in German?

Name of week days in german are one of the most common words in every day's conversation. They are used when:

• Making scheduling
• Speaking about work/school
• Speaking about holidays
• Making plans of travel
• Setting up reminders

If you are just starting to learn German, these words will greatly help you improve speaking and listening skills.

Week Name in German

Here are the German names for all seven days:

English	German	Pronunciation
Monday	Montag	MOHN-tag
Tuesday	Dienstag	DEENS-tag
Wednesday	Mittwoch	MIT-vohkh
Thursday	Donnerstag	DON-erstag
Friday	Freitag	FRY-tag
Saturday	Samstag	ZAHMS-tag
Sunday	Sonntag	ZON-tag

Learning the week days name in german becomes much easier when you practice saying them aloud every day.

7 Days Week Name in German

Let us have a look at each day separately.

1. Monday in German

Monday in German is called Montag.Example:

• Ich arbeite am Montag.
• I work on Monday.

Usually, Monday is considered the first working day in Germany, similar to most other countries.

2. Tuesday in German

Tuesday in German is called Dienstag.

Example:

• Wir haben am Dienstag Deutschunterricht.
• We have German class on Tuesday.

Learn to use Dienstag while discussing your schedule for the week.

3. Wednesday in German

Wednesday in German is called Mittwoch.

It is amusing that the literal translation of Mittwoch means "the middle of the week."

Example:

• Heute ist Mittwoch.
• Today is Wednesday.

4. Thursday in German

Thursday in German is Donnerstag.

This word derives from "Donner," meaning "thunder."

Example:

• Am Donnerstag gehe ich ins Fitnessstudio.
• I go to the gym on Thursday.

5. Friday in German

The name for Friday in German is Freitag.

Example:

• Freitag ist mein Lieblingstag.
• Friday is my favorite day.

There are many Germans who wait for Friday to start their weekends.

6. Saturday in German

Saturday in German is usually called Samstag.

However, in some parts of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, you may come across the word Sonnabend.

Example:

• Wir gehen am Samstag einkaufen.
• We go shopping on Saturday.

7. Sunday in German

The name for Sunday in German is Sonntag.

Example:

• Am Sonntag entspanne ich zu Hause.
• On Sunday I relax at home.

German Weekend Days

The names for weekend days in german are:

• Samstag (Saturday)
• Sonntag (Sunday)

The German name for 'weekend' is Wochenende.

Example:

• Ich fahre am Wochenende nach Berlin.
• I will travel to Berlin on the weekend.

Week Names in German Pronunciation

Here is a pronunciation guide for you:

• Montag – MOHN-tag
• Dienstag – DEENS-tag
• Mittwoch – MIT-vohkh
• Donnerstag – DON-ers-tag
• Freitag – FRY-tag
• Samstag – ZAHMS-tag
• Sonntag – ZON-tag

Practicing the pronunciation of each word daily will help improve your pronunciation skills.

How Do You Pronounce Week Name?

When it comes to beginners, many ask, "How do you pronounce week name?" Well, the best way to do this is by:

• Listening to Germans speaking the language.
• Speaking the words aloud.
• Breaking them into syllables.
• Speaking them daily.
• Using them in sentences.

Consistent speaking can make you sound natural over time.

Useful Phrases with German Days

Some useful phrases are mentioned below:

• Heute ist Montag. — It is Monday today.
• Morgen ist Dienstag. — Tomorrow is Tuesday.
• Bis Freitag! — Until Friday!
• Am Wochenende bin ich frei. — I am free during the weekend.
• Welcher Tag ist heute? — What day is today?

Tips for Memorizing the Days in German

1. Practice Everyday

Everyday in the morning say the day in German.

2. Make Flashcards

Make flashcards with one side English and the other in German.

3. Label Your Calendar

Label your planner or phone with the German names of days.

4. Say Them Out Loud

This helps in improving pronunciation.

5. Remember in Sequence

It is much easier to remember them in sequence.

7 Days Of the Week in German

Days of Week in German for Daily Routine

Having learned the names of the German days of the week can be really helpful in your discussion of Your Daily Routine in German. You can speak about your activities on various days using easy sentences.

Some of them are given below:

• Am Montag lerne ich Deutsch. (On Monday, I learn German)
• Am Dienstag gehe ich zur Arbeit. (On Tuesday, I go to work)
• Am Mittwoch treffe ich meine Freunde. (On Wednesday, I meet my friends)
• Am Donnerstag mache ich Sport. (On Thursday, I exercise)
• Am Freitag sehe ich einen Film. (On Friday, I watch a movie)
• Am Samstag gehe ich einkaufen. (On Saturday, I go shopping)
• Am Sonntag entspanne ich mich zu Hause. (On Sunday, I relax at home)

Speaking about Your Daily Routine in German and practicing the names of days in the process is probably the quickest way to enrich your vocabulary, grammar and become more confident in speaking.

Days of Week in German for Daily Routine PDF

Conclusion

Learning the days of the week in German is not very difficult and is a crucial learning step for all beginners. After learning all of the days from Montag to Sonntag, it will become easy for you to comprehend conversations and discuss your daily schedule.

FluentAuf provides its learners with practical classes for building a firm foundation in the German language. Practice the above words on a daily basis to use them effortlessly in your daily conversation.