German word

Samstag

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈzamstaːk/

Meaning

  • masculine nounSaturday

Example

An den Samstagen habe ich Fußballtraining.

I have soccer practice on Saturdays.

Illustration for Samstag (Saturday)

More examples

Am Samstag besuche ich den Markt.

On Saturday, I visit the market.

Core concept

A familiar weekend day for shopping, appointments, training, and time away from regular weekday routines.

Common phrases

  • am Samstag

    on Saturday

  • letzten Samstag

    last Saturday

  • Samstagabend

    Saturday evening

Similar words

Sonnabend: A regional term for Saturday, especially in northern and eastern German-speaking areas.
Wochenende: The weekend period covering Saturday and Sunday, often reserved for rest and leisure.

Definition in German

Samstag heißt im Deutschen der Tag, der dem Sonntag vorausgeht und oft für Freizeit genutzt wird.

Word origin

The element Tag means day, while Samstag reflects the older Sabbath term transmitted through Latin sabbatum into Germanic forms.

Usage tips

  • Sonnabend is a regional alternative to Samstag, especially in northern and eastern parts of the German-speaking area.

Opposites

  • Werktagweekdaynoun

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