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"Friday" in German: Freitag

der Freitag

FRY-tahkmasculine · der Freitagnoun/ˈfʁaɪ̯taːk/

Friday in German is der Freitag. Say am Freitag for on Friday. Freitagabend is Friday evening, when many people start the weekend.

Making plans

Am Freitag gehen wir ins Kino.

On Friday we're going to the cinema.

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How to pronounce Freitag

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FRY-tahk

/ˈfʁaɪ̯taːk/

FRY-tahk. Ei like English eye. Masculine: der Freitag.

"Friday" in German: quick reference

German	English	When to use
der Freitag	Friday Day name.	Day name.
am Freitag	on Friday Default time phrase.	Default time phrase.
Freitagabend	Friday evening Weekend start.	Weekend start.
freitags	on Fridays Habitual.	Habitual.

How to use Freitag in real life

1Making plans
Am Freitag gehen wir ins Kino.
On Friday we're going to the cinema.
Am Freitag.
2Work week ending
Dieser Freitag fühlt sich besonders lang an.
This Friday feels especially long.
Freitag as subject.
3Habit
Freitags hole ich immer frisches Brot.
On Fridays I always pick up fresh bread.
Freitags habitual.

Mistakes English speakers make with Freitag

Incorrect: in Freitag

Correct: am Freitag

Days use am + day name.

Incorrect: die Freitag

Correct: der Freitag

Weekdays are masculine.

Good to know

Freitagabend is classic meet-up time. Offices often wind down a bit earlier in spirit even if hours stay the same, and Freitag feels like the doorway into the weekend.