In German
Samstag
Meaning: Saturday
Formal or informal? In northern Germany, especially Hamburg, people say “Sonnabend” for Saturday. Both words are correct.
Example sentences
AmSamstagarbeiteichnicht.
I don't work on Saturday.
SamstagsgeheichaufdenMarkt.
On Saturdays I go to the market.
AmSamstagabendkochenwirzusammen.
On Saturday evening we cook together.
Grammar note
“Samstag” is masculine. Use “am Samstag” for one day and “samstags” for a habit.
Common mistake
Don't use “Sonntag” for Saturday. “Sonntag” is Sunday.
Quick check
Which day is “Saturday”?
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
Is “Sonnabend” wrong?
No. It's a regional word for Saturday, common in northern Germany, and fully correct.
What's the German for “Saturday evening”?
“Samstagabend”, written as one word.