In German
Sonntag
Meaning: Sunday
Example sentences
AmSonntaggeheichindenPark.
On Sunday I go to the park.
Sonntagsschlafeichlange.
On Sundays I sleep in.
DerSonntagistmeinLieblingstag.
Sunday is my favourite day.
Grammar note
“Sonntag” is masculine (der Sonntag). Use “am Sonntag” for one particular Sunday and “sonntags” for a habit that repeats every Sunday.
Common mistake
Don't say “in Sonntag”. With days of the week, use “am”: am Montag, am Sonntag.
Quick check
Which of these means “Sunday”?
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
How do you say “on Sunday” in German?
“Am Sonntag” for one specific Sunday. For a repeated habit, use “sonntags” (on Sundays).
What are the other days of the week in German?
Montag, Dienstag, Mittwoch, Donnerstag, Freitag, Samstag (or Sonnabend in northern Germany), Sonntag. All are masculine.