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"Saturday" in German: Samstag
der Samstag
Note: northern Germany: der Sonnabend
Saturday in German is der Samstag. Say am Samstag for on Saturday. In parts of northern Germany you also hear der Sonnabend.
Brunch plan
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How to pronounce Samstag
Say it
ZAHMS-tahk
/ˈzamstaːk/
ZAHMS-tahk. Soft s at start in many accents. Masculine: der Samstag.
"Saturday" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Samstag | Saturday Standard day name. | Standard day name. |
| am Samstag | on Saturday Default time phrase. | Default time phrase. |
| samstags | on Saturdays Habitual. | Habitual. |
| Sonnabend | Saturday (north) Regional alternative. | Regional alternative. |
How to use Samstag in real life
- 1Brunch plan
Am Samstag frühstücken wir lange.
On Saturday we're having a long breakfast.
Am Samstag.
- 2Market day
Der Samstag ist Markt-Tag bei uns.
Saturday is market day for us.
Der Samstag subject.
- 3Habit
Samstags spiele ich Tennis mit Paula.
On Saturdays I play tennis with Paula.
Samstags habitual.
Mistakes English speakers make with Samstag
Incorrect: in Samstag
Correct: am Samstag
Days use am.
Incorrect: die Samstag
Correct: der Samstag
Weekdays are masculine.
Good to know
Samstag is prime errand-and-leisure day: markets, sports, and family visits. Sonnabend still appears in the north and on some older signs, but Samstag is understood everywhere.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a hike
ChatPal
Passt Samstag für die Tour?
Does Saturday work for the hike?
You
Samstag ja. Sonntag eher nicht.
Saturday yes. Sunday not so much.
ChatPal
Dann starten wir am Samstag um neun.
Then we'll start on Saturday at nine.
You
Super. Samstag früh bin ich fit.
Great. Saturday morning I'm ready.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Saturday" in German
On Saturday?
Am Samstag.
Habitual?
Samstags…
Sonnabend?
Northern regional word for Saturday.
Gender?
Masculine: der Samstag.
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