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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

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

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

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

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

• Course Presentation

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Basic Sentence Structures

• Subject and Verb
• Noun and Gender

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Greetings and Introduction

• Greetings and Goodbyes
• Introducing Yourself

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Definite and Indefinite Articles

• Gender and Articles
• Plural Forms
• Cases: Nominative and Accusative

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Numbers, Dates and Time

• Numbers 1-100
• Days of the Week and Months
• Telling Time

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Verbs and Conjugation

• Verb Forms
• Present Tense
• Separable Verbs

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Family and Friends

• Family Members
• Talking About Your Friends

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Prepositions

• Using Prepositions
• Two-Way Prepositions

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Food and Drinks

• Food and Meals
• Drinks and Beverages

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Germany and German-Speaking Countries

• Geography and Landmarks
• Cuisine and Traditions

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Pronouns and Possessives

• Personal Pronouns
• Possessive Pronouns

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Travel and Transportation

• Booking a Trip
• Public Transportation

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Modal Verbs

• Expressing Abilities
• Talking About Obligations

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Shopping and Clothes

• Shopping for Clothes
• Buying Groceries

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Music and Entertainment

• Popular Musicians and Genres
• Movies, TV and Literature

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Adjectives

• Descriptive Adjectives
• Comparative and Superlative Forms

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Health and Body

• Talking About Health
• Body Parts

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Time and Temporal Prepositions

• Using Time Expressions
• Temporal Prepositions

Sources

• 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

• 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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