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"Sunday" in German: Sonntag
der Sonntag
Sunday in German is der Sonntag. Say am Sonntag for on Sunday. Many shops stay closed, so Sonntag feels quieter than Saturday.
Family plan
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How to pronounce Sonntag
Say it
ZON-tahk
/ˈzɔntaːk/
ZON-tahk. Soft s, long o. Masculine: der Sonntag.
"Sunday" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Sonntag | Sunday Day name. | Day name. |
| am Sonntag | on Sunday Default time phrase. | Default time phrase. |
| sonntags | on Sundays Habitual. | Habitual. |
| Sonntagmorgen | Sunday morning Compound time. | Compound time. |
How to use Sonntag in real life
- 1Family plan
Am Sonntag besuchen wir Oma.
On Sunday we're visiting grandma.
Am Sonntag.
- 2Quiet day
Der Sonntag war schön langsam.
Sunday was nicely slow.
Der Sonntag subject.
- 3Habit
Sonntags lese ich lange im Bett.
On Sundays I read in bed for a long time.
Sonntags habitual.
Mistakes English speakers make with Sonntag
Incorrect: in Sonntag
Correct: am Sonntag
Days use am.
Incorrect: die Sonntag
Correct: der Sonntag
Weekdays are masculine.
Good to know
Sonntagsruhe is real: big shops closed, quieter streets, brunch and walks. Plan groceries on Saturday if you need something for Sunday.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a lazy weekend
ChatPal
Was machst du am Sonntag?
What are you doing on Sunday?
You
Sonntag nur Kaffee und Spaziergang.
Sunday just coffee and a walk.
ChatPal
Klingt gut. Am Sonntag habe ich Zeit.
Sounds good. On Sunday I have time.
You
Dann Sonntag um elf am See.
Then Sunday at eleven by the lake.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sunday" in German
On Sunday?
Am Sonntag.
Habitual?
Sonntags…
Are shops open?
Often no for big stores; cafes and bakeries vary.
Gender?
Masculine: der Sonntag.
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