In German
Donnerstag
Meaning: Thursday
Example sentences
AmDonnerstagbinichzuHause.
On Thursday I'm at home.
DonnerstagskocheichfürdieFamilie.
On Thursdays I cook for the family.
DerDonnerstagistmeinArbeitstag.
Thursday is my working day.
Grammar note
“Donnerstag” is masculine and named after Donar, the god of thunder. Use “am Donnerstag” for one day.
Common mistake
Don't confuse “Donnerstag” with “Donner” (thunder) when speaking; they're related but the day is only “Donnerstag”.
Quick check
Which day is “Thursday”?
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Why is Thursday named after thunder?
The name comes from Donar, the Germanic god of thunder, the same root as “Donner”.
What's the German for “Thursday evening”?
“Donnerstagabend”, written as one word.