In German
Mittwoch
Meaning: Wednesday
Example sentences
AmMittwochfahreichnachBerlin.
On Wednesday I travel to Berlin.
MittwochsistWochenmarkt.
On Wednesdays there's a weekly market.
HeuteistMittwoch,derTaginderMittederWoche.
Today is Wednesday, the middle of the week.
Grammar note
“Mittwoch” is masculine and comes from “Mitte” (middle) plus “Woche” (week). Use “am Mittwoch” for one day.
Common mistake
Write “Mittwoch” with a double t (tt). “Mitwoch” is a common spelling mistake.
Quick check
Which day is “Wednesday”?
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
Why is Wednesday called “middle of the week”?
Literally, “Mittwoch” combines “Mitte” (middle) and “Woche” (week), so it's the middle day of the week.
How do you say “this Wednesday”?
“Diesen Mittwoch”, with the accusative “diesen”.