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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.
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!
 


<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>
== Days of the Week ==
== Days of the Week ==


In German, just like in English, the names of the days of the week are based on gods and planets.
In German, the days of the week are known as "die Wochentage". Here are the days of the week in German:
 
Here are the German days of the week and their English equivalents:


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! German !! Pronunciation !! English
! German !! Pronunciation !! English
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| Montag || ˈmɔntaːk || Monday
| Montag || [ˈmɔntaːk] || Monday
|-
|-
| Dienstag || ˈdiːənstɑːk || Tuesday
| Dienstag || [ˈdiːənstaːk] || Tuesday
|-
|-
| Mittwoch || ˈmɪtvɔx || Wednesday
| Mittwoch || [ˈmɪtvox] || Wednesday
|-
|-
| Donnerstag || ˈdɔnərstaːk || Thursday
| Donnerstag || [ˈdɔnɐstaːk] || Thursday
|-
|-
| Freitag || ˈfʁaɪtaːk || Friday
| Freitag || [ˈfʁaɪtaːk] || Friday
|-
|-
| Samstag || ˈzamstaːk || Saturday
| Samstag || [ˈzamstaːk] || Saturday
|-
|-
| Sonntag || ˈzɔntaːk || Sunday
| Sonntag || [ˈzɔntaːk] || Sunday
|}
|}


Note that the German week starts with Monday, not Sunday like in some other cultures.
Here are a few interesting facts about the days of the week in German:


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:
* 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.


* Heute ist <b>Montag</b>. (Today is Monday.)
Now let's move on to the months of the year!
* 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.
In German, the months of the year are known as "die Monate". Here are the months of the year in German:
 
Here are the German months and their English equivalents:


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{| class="wikitable"
! German !! Pronunciation !! English
! German !! Pronunciation !! English
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| Januar || jaˈnu̯aɐ̯ || January
| Januar || [jaˈnuːaʁ] || January
|-
|-
| Februar || feˈbʁuaʁ || February
| Februar || [feˈbʁuaʁ] || February
|-
|-
| März || mɛːɐ̯ts || March
| März || [mɛʁts] || March
|-
|-
| April || ˈaːpʁɪl || April
| April || [aˈpʁiːl] || April
|-
|-
| Mai || maɪ || May
| Mai || [maɪ] || May
|-
|-
| Juni || ˈjuːni || June
| Juni || [ˈjuːni] || June
|-
|-
| Juli || ˈjuːli || July
| Juli || [ˈjuːli] || July
|-
|-
| August || ˈaʊɡʊst || August
| August || [aʊˈɡʊst] || August
|-
|-
| September || zɛptɛmˈbɐ || September
| September || [zɛpˈtɛmbɐ] || September
|-
|-
| Oktober || ɔkˈtoːbɐ || October
| Oktober || [ɔkˈtoːbɐ] || October
|-
|-
| November || noˈvɛmbɐ || November
| November || [noˈvɛmbɐ] || November
|-
|-
| Dezember || deˈtsɛmbɐ || December
| Dezember || [dɛˈt͡sɛmbɐ] || December
|}
|}


If you want to ask someone about the current month, you can use the following question:
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 ==


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


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


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


== Conclusion ==
Now it's time to practice what you've learned! Fill in the blanks with the correct day or month in German:


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!
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.)


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==Sources==
1. Morgen ist Sonntag.
* [https://www.expatrio.com/living-germany/learn-german/german-months German Months | Expatrio.com]
2. Wir haben am Donnerstag eine Party.
* [https://www.fluentin3months.com/german-days-of-the-week/ Days of the Week in German & Easy Ways to Remember Them]
3. Mein Geburtstag ist im November.
* [https://www.thoughtco.com/the-months-seasons-days-and-dates-4068457 Learn the Months, Dates, Seasons, and Days in German]
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!


<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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* [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 → Numbers, Dates and Time → Days of the Week and Months

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
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
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!

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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