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German word
Wochentag
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈvɔxn̩ˌtaːk/
Meaning
- masculine nounday of the week
Example
Welche Wochentage sind für dich gut?
Which days of the week work well for you?
More examples
An einem Wochentag gehe ich zum Markt.
On a weekday, I go to the market.
Core concept
A calendar label that identifies one recurring day in relation to the whole week.
Common phrases
jeden Wochentag
every weekday
an einem Wochentag
on a weekday
Similar words
Werktag: A weekday typically reserved for work or school, usually Monday through Friday.
Wochenende: The two-day rest period at the week's end, usually Saturday and Sunday.
Tag: A complete 24-hour span containing both day and night.
Kalendertag: One specific day as marked and counted on a calendar.
Definition in German
Bezeichnet die Tage einer Woche; im Alltag häufig genutzt, um einzelne Wochentage oder die Gesamtheit der Wochentage zu bezeichnen.
Word origin
The German compound Wochentag joins Woche and Tag to name a day viewed within the structure of a week.
Usage tips
- German commonly uses montags for recurring Mondays but am Montag for a specific Monday, showing a difference between habitual and single-day reference.
Opposites
- Wochenendeweekendnoun
Related words
- wochentagson weekdaysadverb
- wochentäglichweekdayadjective