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"Thursday" in German: Donnerstag
der Donnerstag
Thursday in German is der Donnerstag. Say am Donnerstag for on Thursday. Soft habitual form is donnerstags.
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How to pronounce Donnerstag
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DON-ners-tahk
/ˈdɔnɐstaːk/
DON-ners-tahk. Clear Donner + Tag. Masculine: der Donnerstag.
"Thursday" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Donnerstag | Thursday Day name. | Day name. |
| am Donnerstag | on Thursday Default time phrase. | Default time phrase. |
| Donnerstagabend | Thursday evening Compound time. | Compound time. |
| donnerstags | on Thursdays Habitual. | Habitual. |
How to use Donnerstag in real life
- 1Team sync
Das Meeting ist am Donnerstag.
The meeting is on Thursday.
Am Donnerstag.
- 2Weekend preview
Ab Donnerstag wird das Wetter besser.
From Thursday the weather gets better.
Ab Donnerstag.
- 3Habit
Donnerstags gehe ich zum Markt.
On Thursdays I go to the market.
Donnerstags.
Mistakes English speakers make with Donnerstag
Incorrect: in Donnerstag
Correct: am Donnerstag
Use am + weekday.
Incorrect: die Donnerstag
Correct: der Donnerstag
Weekdays are masculine.
Good to know
Donnerstag etymologically nods to thunder (Donner). Soft office culture treats Donnerstag as almost-Friday energy. Always capitalize Donnerstag.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Locking a late-week plan
ChatPal
Nehmen wir Donnerstag?
Shall we take Thursday?
You
Donnerstag passt besser als Freitag.
Thursday works better than Friday.
ChatPal
Dann Donnerstag um sieben.
Then Thursday at seven.
You
Notiert. Donnerstag bin ich frei.
Noted. Thursday I'm free.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Thursday" in German
How do you say on Thursday?
Am Donnerstag.
Habitual?
Donnerstags…
Gender?
Masculine: der Donnerstag.
Capitalization?
Always capitalize Donnerstag.
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