Language/German/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week-and-Months
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In this lesson, we will learn how to name and use the days of the week and months in German. Knowing how to talk about dates and time is essential for everyday conversations and for understanding schedules and appointments. Let's dive in and explore the fascinating world of German days and months!
Days of the Week[edit | edit source]
In German, the days of the week are known as "die Wochentage". Here are the days of the week in German:
German | Pronunciation | English |
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Montag | [ˈmɔntaːk] | Monday |
Dienstag | [ˈdiːənstaːk] | Tuesday |
Mittwoch | [ˈmɪtvox] | Wednesday |
Donnerstag | [ˈdɔnɐstaːk] | Thursday |
Freitag | [ˈfʁaɪtaːk] | Friday |
Samstag | [ˈzamstaːk] | Saturday |
Sonntag | [ˈzɔntaːk] | Sunday |
Here are a few interesting facts about the days of the week in German:
- The names of the days in German are derived from Germanic deities and celestial bodies.
- The names for Saturday and Sunday are the same as in English, but with a different pronunciation.
- In Germany, Sunday is considered a day of rest and most shops and businesses are closed.
Now let's move on to the months of the year!
Months of the Year[edit | edit source]
In German, the months of the year are known as "die Monate". Here are the months of the year in German:
German | Pronunciation | English |
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Januar | [jaˈnuːaʁ] | January |
Februar | [feˈbʁuaʁ] | February |
März | [mɛʁts] | March |
April | [aˈpʁiːl] | April |
Mai | [maɪ] | May |
Juni | [ˈjuːni] | June |
Juli | [ˈjuːli] | July |
August | [aʊˈɡʊst] | August |
September | [zɛpˈtɛmbɐ] | September |
Oktober | [ɔkˈtoːbɐ] | October |
November | [noˈvɛmbɐ] | November |
Dezember | [dɛˈt͡sɛmbɐ] | December |
Here are a few interesting facts about the months of the year in German:
- The names of the months in German are derived from Latin.
- The names for most months are similar to their English counterparts.
- The name for May, "Mai", is derived from the Roman goddess Maia, who was associated with growth and fertility.
Using Days and Months in Sentences[edit | edit source]
Now that we know how to name the days of the week and months in German, let's learn how to use them in sentences. Here are a few examples:
- Heute ist Montag. (Today is Monday.)
- Morgen ist Dienstag. (Tomorrow is Tuesday.)
- Ich habe am Mittwoch einen Termin. (I have an appointment on Wednesday.)
- Donnerstag ist mein Lieblingstag. (Thursday is my favorite day.)
- Freitag ist der letzte Schultag. (Friday is the last day of school.)
- Samstag und Sonntag sind Wochenendtage. (Saturday and Sunday are weekend days.)
- Mein Geburtstag ist im Januar. (My birthday is in January.)
- Wir fahren im Februar in den Urlaub. (We are going on vacation in February.)
- März ist der Frühlingsanfang. (March is the beginning of spring.)
- Im April feiern wir Ostern. (We celebrate Easter in April.)
- Mai ist ein schöner Monat. (May is a beautiful month.)
- Juni ist der Monat der Sommerferien. (June is the month of summer vacation.)
- Juli und August sind die heißesten Monate. (July and August are the hottest months.)
- September ist der Beginn des Herbstes. (September is the beginning of autumn.)
- Im Oktober feiern wir Oktoberfest. (We celebrate Oktoberfest in October.)
- November ist der Monat der Erntedankfeste. (November is the month of harvest festivals.)
- Dezember ist die Weihnachtszeit. (December is the Christmas season.)
Practice Exercise[edit | edit source]
Now it's time to practice what you've learned! Fill in the blanks with the correct day or month in German:
1. Morgen ist __________. (Tomorrow is Sunday.) 2. Wir haben am __________ eine Party. (We have a party on Thursday.) 3. Mein Geburtstag ist im __________. (My birthday is in November.) 4. Im __________ fahren wir in den Urlaub. (In July, we go on vacation.) 5. __________ ist der erste Tag der Woche. (Monday is the first day of the week.)
Answers: 1. Morgen ist Sonntag. 2. Wir haben am Donnerstag eine Party. 3. Mein Geburtstag ist im November. 4. Im Juli fahren wir in den Urlaub. 5. Montag ist der erste Tag der Woche.
Keep practicing and soon you'll be able to confidently talk about dates and time in German!
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]
- German Months | Expatrio.com
- Days of the Week in German & Easy Ways to Remember Them
- Learn the Months, Dates, Seasons, and Days in German
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Fruits
- Shopping for Clothes
- DEUTSCH IM DETAIL 2
- Talking About Your Friends
- Common strong and mixed verbs
- Basic Phrases in German
- Drinks
- Camping
- Asking Directions
- Greetings
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