In German
Montag
Meaning: Monday
Example sentences
AmMontagbeginntdieSchule.
School starts on Monday.
Montagshabeichfrei.
I have Mondays off.
DerMontagistderersteTagderWoche.
Monday is the first day of the week.
Grammar note
“Montag” is masculine. Use “am Montag” for one particular Monday and “montags” for something that happens every Monday.
Common mistake
Don't say “in Montag”. With weekdays, use “am”.
Quick check
Which day is “Monday”?
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
Is the week start on Monday in German?
Yes. In Germany the calendar week begins on Monday, and it's the first day of the working week.
How do you say “on Monday morning”?
“Am Montagmorgen”, written as one word.