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Welcome to our lesson on '''Days of the Week and Months'''! Understanding the days and months is essential for daily communication in German, whether you're scheduling a meeting, planning a trip, or simply talking about your week. This lesson will serve as a stepping stone to enhance your vocabulary and help you navigate conversations with ease.
In this lesson, we will cover:
* The names of the days of the week in German
* The names of the months of the year in German


<div class="pg_page_title">German Vocabulary → Numbers, Dates and Time → Days of the Week and Months</div>
* How to use these terms in sentences


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* Examples to illustrate the usage


When learning a new language, one of the first things you need to master is how to name and use days of the week and months. In this lesson, we will learn how to do so in German.
* Exercises to practice what you've learned


By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently name the days of the week and the months in German, and use them in sentences.


<span link>With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: [[Language/German/Vocabulary/Animals|Animals]] & [[Language/German/Vocabulary/People-in-German|People in German]].</span>
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== Days of the Week ==


In German, just like in English, the names of the days of the week are based on gods and planets.
=== Days of the Week ===


Here are the German days of the week and their English equivalents:
Understanding the days of the week is fundamental in any language. In German, the days have unique names, and learning them will empower you to express when events occur or to discuss your plans. Let’s take a look at the days of the week in German.


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{| class="wikitable"
! German !! Pronunciation !! English
! German !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Montag || ˈmɔntaːk || Monday
 
| Montag || /ˈmoːntaɡ/ || Monday
 
|-
|-
| Dienstag || ˈdiːənstɑːk || Tuesday
 
| Dienstag || /ˈdiːnstaɡ/ || Tuesday
 
|-
|-
| Mittwoch || ˈmɪtvɔx || Wednesday
 
| Mittwoch || /ˈmɪt.vɔχ/ || Wednesday
 
|-
|-
| Donnerstag || ˈdɔnərstaːk || Thursday
 
| Donnerstag || /ˈdɔ.nɐs.taɡ/ || Thursday
 
|-
|-
| Freitag || ˈfʁaɪtaːk || Friday
 
| Freitag || /ˈfʁaɪ̯taɡ/ || Friday
 
|-
|-
| Samstag || ˈzamstaːk || Saturday
 
| Samstag || /ˈzams.taɡ/ || Saturday
 
|-
|-
| Sonntag || ˈzɔntaːk || Sunday
|}


Note that the German week starts with Monday, not Sunday like in some other cultures.
| Sonntag  || /ˈzɔn.taɡ/ || Sunday


If you want to ask someone about which day it is today or what day it will be tomorrow, you can use the following phrases:
|}


* Heute ist <b>Montag</b>. (Today is Monday.)
It’s interesting to note that in German, the days of the week are often used in a straightforward manner. For example, "am Montag" means "on Monday."
* Morgen ist <b>Dienstag</b>. (Tomorrow is Tuesday.)


== Months ==
=== Months of the Year ===


The names of the months in German are similar to English, but with a few changes in spelling and pronunciation.
Similarly, the months of the year are essential for discussing dates and planning. Below are the names of the months in German.


Here are the German months and their English equivalents:
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{| class="wikitable"
! German !! Pronunciation !! English
! German !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Januar || jaˈnu̯aɐ̯ || January
 
| Januar || /ˈja.nʊ.ɑʁ/ || January
 
|-
|-
| Februar || feˈbʁuaʁ || February
 
| Februar || /ˈfeː.bʁuː.ɑʁ/ || February
 
|-
|-
| März || mɛːɐ̯ts || March
 
| März || /mɛʁt͡s/ || March
 
|-
|-
| April || ˈaːpʁɪl || April
 
| April || /aˈpʁiːl/ || April
 
|-
|-
| Mai || maɪ || May
 
| Mai || /maɪ̯/ || May
 
|-
|-
| Juni || ˈjuːni || June
 
| Juni || /ˈjuː.ni/ || June
 
|-
|-
| Juli || ˈjuːli || July
 
| Juli || /ˈjuː.li/ || July
 
|-
|-
| August || ˈaʊɡʊst || August
 
| August || /au̯ˈɡʊst/ || August
 
|-
|-
| September || zɛptɛmˈbɐ || September
 
| September || /zɛpˈtɛmbɐ/ || September
 
|-
|-
| Oktober || ɔkˈtoːbɐ || October
 
| Oktober || /ɔkˈtoː.bɐ/ || October
 
|-
|-
| November || noˈvɛmbɐ || November
 
| November || /noˈvɛmbɐ/ || November
 
|-
|-
| Dezember || deˈtsɛmbɐ || December
 
| Dezember || /deˈt͡seɪ̯mbɐ/ || December
 
|}
|}


If you want to ask someone about the current month, you can use the following question:
Just like the days, the months are used in phrases such as "im Januar" (in January) or "im Dezember" (in December).
 
=== Usage in Sentences ===
 
Now that we know the names of the days and months, let’s look at how to use them in sentences. Here are some examples to get you started:
 
1. '''Ich habe am Montag einen Termin.''' (I have an appointment on Monday.)
 
2. '''Mein Geburtstag ist im April.''' (My birthday is in April.)
 
3. '''Wir treffen uns am Freitag.''' (We will meet on Friday.)
 
4. '''Der erste Mai ist ein Feiertag.''' (The first of May is a holiday.)
 
5. '''Ich gehe am Sonntag ins Kino.''' (I am going to the cinema on Sunday.)
 
These examples illustrate how you can easily incorporate the days of the week and months into your conversations.
 
=== Practice Exercises ===
 
To reinforce your learning, here are some exercises. Try to complete them based on what you have learned.
 
==== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ====
 
Fill in the blanks with the correct day of the week.
 
1. Ich gehe ______ ins Fitnessstudio. (I go to the gym on ______.)
 
2. ______ ist mein Lieblingstag. (______ is my favorite day.)
 
3. Wir haben am ______ ein Meeting. (We have a meeting on ______.)


* In welchem Monat sind wir? (Which month are we in?)
''Solution:''


And if you want to express a date, you can use the following structure:
1. Montag


* Wir haben heute den <b>achtzehnten Oktober</b>. (Today is the eighteenth of October.)
2. Freitag
* Mein Geburtstag ist am <b>siebzehnten Dezember</b>. (My birthday is on the seventeenth of December.)


== Conclusion ==
3. Donnerstag


Congratulations! You have now learned how to name and use the days of the week and months in German. Keep practicing by asking and answering questions about dates and the calendar, and you'll soon be able to express any date with ease!
==== Exercise 2: Translate the Sentences ====


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Translate the following sentences into German.
==Sources==
 
* [https://www.expatrio.com/living-germany/learn-german/german-months German Months | Expatrio.com]
1. My birthday is in November.
* [https://www.fluentin3months.com/german-days-of-the-week/ Days of the Week in German & Easy Ways to Remember Them]
 
* [https://www.thoughtco.com/the-months-seasons-days-and-dates-4068457 Learn the Months, Dates, Seasons, and Days in German]
2. We meet on Saturday.
 
3. I will travel in August.
 
''Solution:''
 
1. Mein Geburtstag ist im November.
 
2. Wir treffen uns am Samstag.
 
3. Ich werde im August reisen.
 
==== Exercise 3: Matching Exercise ====
 
Match the German days of the week with their English translations.
 
1. Montag          a. Sunday
 
2. Dienstag      b. Tuesday
 
3. Samstag        c. Saturday
 
4. Sonntag      d. Monday
 
''Solution:''
 
1-d, 2-b, 3-c, 4-a
 
==== Exercise 4: Sentence Creation ====
 
Create sentences using the following prompts:
 
1. Monday
 
2. February
 
3. Meeting
 
''Solution Examples:''
 
1. Ich habe am Montag frei. (I am free on Monday.)
 
2. Ich gehe im Februar auf Urlaub. (I will go on vacation in February.)
 
3. Wir haben ein Meeting am Freitag. (We have a meeting on Friday.)
 
==== Exercise 5: True or False ====
 
Determine if the statement is true or false.
 
1. Donnerstag is Thursday. (True)
 
2. Mai is February. (False)
 
3. Sonntag is Saturday. (False)
 
==== Exercise 6: Days and Months Quiz ====
 
Choose the correct answer.
 
1. What is "Wednesday" in German?
 
a) Dienstag
 
b) Mittwoch
 
c) Freitag
 
2. What month comes after April?
 
a) Mai
 
b) Juni
 
c) März
 
''Solution:''
 
1-b, 2-a
 
==== Exercise 7: Write Your Schedule ====
 
Write down your schedule for the week using German days and months.
 
''Solution: This will vary by student.''
 
==== Exercise 8: Fill in the Dates ====
 
Fill in the correct month for the following dates.
 
1. 14. ______ (February)
 
2. 1. ______ (January)
 
3. 25. ______ (December)
 
''Solution:''
 
1. Februar
 
2. Januar
 
3. Dezember
 
==== Exercise 9: Ask and Answer ====
 
Ask a partner about their plans using the days and months vocabulary.
 
''Solution: This will vary by student.''
 
==== Exercise 10: Listening Practice ====
 
Listen to a recording of someone saying the days of the week and months and write down what you hear.
 
''Solution: This will vary by student.''


With these exercises, you can practice and solidify your understanding of the days of the week and months in German. Remember, repetition is key to language learning! Keep practicing and soon you'll be using these terms naturally in conversation.


<span link>Great work on completing this lesson! Take a moment to investigate these connected pages: [[Language/German/Vocabulary/Adverbs-in-German|Adverbs in German]] & [[Language/German/Vocabulary/Drinks|Drinks]].</span>
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==Sources==
* [https://www.expatrio.com/living-germany/learn-german/german-months German Months | Expatrio.com]
* [https://www.fluentin3months.com/german-days-of-the-week/ Days of the Week in German & Easy Ways to Remember Them]
* [https://www.thoughtco.com/the-months-seasons-days-and-dates-4068457 Learn the Months, Dates, Seasons, and Days in German]


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German → Vocabulary → 0 to A1 Course → Days of the Week and Months

Welcome to our lesson on Days of the Week and Months! Understanding the days and months is essential for daily communication in German, whether you're scheduling a meeting, planning a trip, or simply talking about your week. This lesson will serve as a stepping stone to enhance your vocabulary and help you navigate conversations with ease.

In this lesson, we will cover:

  • The names of the days of the week in German
  • The names of the months of the year in German
  • How to use these terms in sentences
  • Examples to illustrate the usage
  • Exercises to practice what you've learned

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently name the days of the week and the months in German, and use them in sentences.

Days of the Week[edit | edit source]

Understanding the days of the week is fundamental in any language. In German, the days have unique names, and learning them will empower you to express when events occur or to discuss your plans. Let’s take a look at the days of the week in German.

German Pronunciation English
Montag /ˈmoːntaɡ/ Monday
Dienstag /ˈdiːnstaɡ/ Tuesday
Mittwoch /ˈmɪt.vɔχ/ Wednesday
Donnerstag /ˈdɔ.nɐs.taɡ/ Thursday
Freitag /ˈfʁaɪ̯taɡ/ Friday
Samstag /ˈzams.taɡ/ Saturday
Sonntag /ˈzɔn.taɡ/ Sunday

It’s interesting to note that in German, the days of the week are often used in a straightforward manner. For example, "am Montag" means "on Monday."

Months of the Year[edit | edit source]

Similarly, the months of the year are essential for discussing dates and planning. Below are the names of the months in German.

German Pronunciation English
Januar /ˈja.nʊ.ɑʁ/ January
Februar /ˈfeː.bʁuː.ɑʁ/ February
März /mɛʁt͡s/ March
April /aˈpʁiːl/ April
Mai /maɪ̯/ May
Juni /ˈjuː.ni/ June
Juli /ˈjuː.li/ July
August /au̯ˈɡʊst/ August
September /zɛpˈtɛmbɐ/ September
Oktober /ɔkˈtoː.bɐ/ October
November /noˈvɛmbɐ/ November
Dezember /deˈt͡seɪ̯mbɐ/ December

Just like the days, the months are used in phrases such as "im Januar" (in January) or "im Dezember" (in December).

Usage in Sentences[edit | edit source]

Now that we know the names of the days and months, let’s look at how to use them in sentences. Here are some examples to get you started:

1. Ich habe am Montag einen Termin. (I have an appointment on Monday.)

2. Mein Geburtstag ist im April. (My birthday is in April.)

3. Wir treffen uns am Freitag. (We will meet on Friday.)

4. Der erste Mai ist ein Feiertag. (The first of May is a holiday.)

5. Ich gehe am Sonntag ins Kino. (I am going to the cinema on Sunday.)

These examples illustrate how you can easily incorporate the days of the week and months into your conversations.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

To reinforce your learning, here are some exercises. Try to complete them based on what you have learned.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Fill in the blanks with the correct day of the week.

1. Ich gehe ______ ins Fitnessstudio. (I go to the gym on ______.)

2. ______ ist mein Lieblingstag. (______ is my favorite day.)

3. Wir haben am ______ ein Meeting. (We have a meeting on ______.)

Solution:

1. Montag

2. Freitag

3. Donnerstag

Exercise 2: Translate the Sentences[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into German.

1. My birthday is in November.

2. We meet on Saturday.

3. I will travel in August.

Solution:

1. Mein Geburtstag ist im November.

2. Wir treffen uns am Samstag.

3. Ich werde im August reisen.

Exercise 3: Matching Exercise[edit | edit source]

Match the German days of the week with their English translations.

1. Montag a. Sunday

2. Dienstag b. Tuesday

3. Samstag c. Saturday

4. Sonntag d. Monday

Solution:

1-d, 2-b, 3-c, 4-a

Exercise 4: Sentence Creation[edit | edit source]

Create sentences using the following prompts:

1. Monday

2. February

3. Meeting

Solution Examples:

1. Ich habe am Montag frei. (I am free on Monday.)

2. Ich gehe im Februar auf Urlaub. (I will go on vacation in February.)

3. Wir haben ein Meeting am Freitag. (We have a meeting on Friday.)

Exercise 5: True or False[edit | edit source]

Determine if the statement is true or false.

1. Donnerstag is Thursday. (True)

2. Mai is February. (False)

3. Sonntag is Saturday. (False)

Exercise 6: Days and Months Quiz[edit | edit source]

Choose the correct answer.

1. What is "Wednesday" in German?

a) Dienstag

b) Mittwoch

c) Freitag

2. What month comes after April?

a) Mai

b) Juni

c) März

Solution:

1-b, 2-a

Exercise 7: Write Your Schedule[edit | edit source]

Write down your schedule for the week using German days and months.

Solution: This will vary by student.

Exercise 8: Fill in the Dates[edit | edit source]

Fill in the correct month for the following dates.

1. 14. ______ (February)

2. 1. ______ (January)

3. 25. ______ (December)

Solution:

1. Februar

2. Januar

3. Dezember

Exercise 9: Ask and Answer[edit | edit source]

Ask a partner about their plans using the days and months vocabulary.

Solution: This will vary by student.

Exercise 10: Listening Practice[edit | edit source]

Listen to a recording of someone saying the days of the week and months and write down what you hear.

Solution: This will vary by student.

With these exercises, you can practice and solidify your understanding of the days of the week and months in German. Remember, repetition is key to language learning! Keep practicing and soon you'll be using these terms naturally in conversation.

Table of Contents - German Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Basic Sentence Structures


Greetings and Introduction


Definite and Indefinite Articles


Numbers, Dates and Time


Verbs and Conjugation


Family and Friends


Prepositions


Food and Drinks


Germany and German-Speaking Countries


Pronouns and Possessives


Travel and Transportation


Modal Verbs


Shopping and Clothes


Music and Entertainment


Adjectives


Health and Body


Time and Temporal Prepositions

Videos[edit | edit source]

Learn German | German Vocabulary | Days of the week - YouTube[edit | edit source]

German Lesson 9 - The seasons, the months and the days of the week[edit | edit source]

How to Say Days of the Week in German | German Lessons - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Learn the days of the week in German - Wochentage - YouTube[edit | edit source]


Sources[edit | edit source]



Other Lessons[edit | edit source]



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