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"Monday" in German: Montag

der Montag

Say it: MOHN-tahkmasculine · der Montagnoun/ˈmoːntaːk/

Monday in German is der Montag. Say am Montag for on Monday. Soft compounds like Montagmorgen are common in schedules.

Scheduling

Können wir uns am Montag treffen?
Can we meet on Monday?
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How to pronounce Montag

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MOHN-tahk

/ˈmoːntaːk/

MOHN-tahk. Long o, clear tahk. Masculine: der Montag.

"Monday" in German: quick reference

GermanEnglish
der MontagMonday

Day name.

am Montagon Monday

Default time phrase.

MontagmorgenMonday morning

Compound time.

montagson Mondays

Habitual.

How to use Montag in real life

  1. 1Scheduling

    Können wir uns am Montag treffen?

    Can we meet on Monday?

    Am Montag.

  2. 2Work talk

    Der Montag war heute besonders lang.

    Monday was especially long today.

    Der Montag subject.

  3. 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.

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Moving a deadline

  1. ChatPal

    Schaffst du das bis Montag?

    Can you manage that by Monday?

  2. You

    Bis Montag wird eng.

    By Monday will be tight.

  3. ChatPal

    Dann nehmen wir Dienstag statt Montag.

    Then we'll take Tuesday instead of Monday.

  4. 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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