German word

donnerstags

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈdɔnɐstaːks/

Meaning

  • adverbevery Thursday

Example

Ich habe donnerstags Deutschunterricht.

I have German class every Thursday.

Illustration for donnerstags (every Thursday)

More examples

Auf dem Platz findet donnerstags ein Markt statt.

A market takes place in the square every Thursday.

Core concept

A calendar's Thursday square marked as a recurring weekly appointment.

Common phrases

  • gibt es donnerstags

    There is ___ every Thursday

  • überträgt donnerstags

    broadcasts every Thursday

  • verkauft donnerstags

    is sold every Thursday

Similar words

jeden Donnerstag: Describes an activity or appointment scheduled for each Thursday.
wöchentlich: Expresses a regular frequency of once per week.
am Donnerstag: Indicates an event or appointment taking place on a specific Thursday.

Definition in German

Am Donnerstag regelmäßig wiederkehrend.

Word origin

Donnerstags combines Donnerstag, meaning Thursday, with the adverbial ending -s used in German weekday names for recurring time expressions.

Usage tips

  • Donnerstags usually describes a weekly routine, while am Donnerstag commonly refers to one particular Thursday.

Other meanings

  • on Thursdaysadverb

Related words

  • DonnerstagsmarktThursday marketnoun
  • DonnerstagsrabattThursday discountnoun

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