English–German

“day of the week” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvɔxn̩ˌtaːk/

Example

Welche Wochentage sind für dich gut?

Which days of the week work well for you?

Illustration for Wochentag (day of the week)

How to say “day of the week” in German

“Day of the week” in German is Wochentag.

A calendar label that identifies one recurring day in relation to the whole week.

Full entry for Wochentag: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Wochentag

An einem Wochentag gehe ich zum Markt.

On a weekday, I go to the market.

Tips for using Wochentag

  • German commonly uses montags for recurring Mondays but am Montag for a specific Monday, showing a difference between habitual and single-day reference.

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