In German
Dienstag
Meaning: Tuesday
Example sentences
AmDienstaghabeichDeutschunterricht.
On Tuesday I have German class.
Dienstagsgeheichschwimmen.
On Tuesdays I go swimming.
HeuteistDienstag,morgenistMittwoch.
Today is Tuesday, tomorrow is Wednesday.
Grammar note
“Dienstag” is masculine. As with all weekdays: “am Dienstag” for one day, “dienstags” for a regular habit.
Common mistake
The spelling is “Dienstag” with “ie”. “Dinstag” is a common mistake.
Quick check
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
Why is “Dienstag” spelled with “ie”?
The word comes from “Dingstag” (thing day), and the spelling settled on “ie”. Just memorise the standard form.
How do you say “every Tuesday”?
“Jeden Dienstag”, which uses the accusative “jeden”.