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"Monday" in German: Montag
der Montag
Monday in German is der Montag. Say am Montag for on Monday. Soft compounds like Montagmorgen are common in schedules.
Scheduling
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How to pronounce Montag
Say it
MOHN-tahk
/ˈmoːntaːk/
MOHN-tahk. Long o, clear tahk. Masculine: der Montag.
"Monday" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Montag | Monday Day name. | Day name. |
| am Montag | on Monday Default time phrase. | Default time phrase. |
| Montagmorgen | Monday morning Compound time. | Compound time. |
| montags | on Mondays Habitual. | Habitual. |
How to use Montag in real life
- 1Scheduling
Können wir uns am Montag treffen?
Can we meet on Monday?
Am Montag.
- 2Work talk
Der Montag war heute besonders lang.
Monday was especially long today.
Der Montag subject.
- 3Habit
Montags gehe ich immer schwimmen.
On Mondays I always go swimming.
Montags habitual.
Mistakes English speakers make with Montag
Incorrect: in Montag
Correct: am Montag
Days use am + day.
Incorrect: die Montag
Correct: der Montag
Weekdays are masculine.
Good to know
Montagmorgen energy is a classic complaint topic. Shops and offices reopen after Sunday quiet. Montag is capitalized like all nouns and day names.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Moving a deadline
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Schaffst du das bis Montag?
Can you manage that by Monday?
You
Bis Montag wird eng.
By Monday will be tight.
ChatPal
Dann nehmen wir Dienstag statt Montag.
Then we'll take Tuesday instead of Monday.
You
Perfekt. Montag brauche ich Luft.
Perfect. I need breathing room on Monday.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Monday" in German
How do you say on Monday?
Am Montag.
Habitual Mondays?
Montags…
Gender?
Masculine: der Montag.
Capitalization?
Always capitalize Montag.
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