Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #50
Word (Wort)

Donnerstag

Translation (Übersetzung) Thursday
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /ˈdɔnɐstaːk/
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time noun A1 basic vocabulary calendar weekday
Donnerstag is the fourth day of the week in German-speaking countries. It is named after the Germanic god Thor (Donar in German), meaning 'Thor's day'. In Germany, Thursday is often associated with traditional activities like 'Donnerstagsfußball' (Thursday football) in schools. The abbreviation is 'Do.' in calendars.

Donnerstag - German Nouns - Donnerstag Meaning - Donnerstag Translation - Donnerstag Nouns Examples

Donnerstag is a German Nouns

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Donnerstag Examples (Beispiele) in English

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Am Donnerstag habe ich Deutschunterricht.
On Thursday I have German class.
Scheduling
Wir treffen uns jeden Donnerstag zum Sport.
We meet every Thursday for sports.
Recurring events
Der Donnerstag ist mein Lieblingstag.
Thursday is my favorite day.
Preferences
Nächsten Donnerstag fahre ich in Urlaub.
Next Thursday I am going on vacation.
Future plans
Letzten Donnerstag war das Konzert.
Last Thursday was the concert.
Past events
Donnerstags arbeite ich von zu Hause.
On Thursdays I work from home.
Habitual actions
Der Donnerstagabend ist für die Familie reserviert.
Thursday evening is reserved for family.
Time management
Am Donnerstag, dem 12. Mai, findet die Prüfung statt.
On Thursday, May 12th, the exam takes place.
Specific dates
Sie hat am Donnerstag Geburtstag.
Her birthday is on Thursday.
Celebrations
Donnerstag ist oft der Tag der Besprechungen.
Thursday is often the day of meetings.
Work routines

Donnerstag Word Family - Donnerstag Related Words - Donnerstag Family Members

Donnerstag Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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Derived Compound Nouns (Abgeleitete Zusammengesetzte Nomen)
Donnerstagsfußball
Meaning: Thursday football
Example: In der Schule spielen wir Donnerstagsfußball.
Noun
Related Day of Week (Verwandter Wochentag)
Freitag
Meaning: Friday
Example: Donnerstag und Freitag sind die letzten Arbeitstage der Woche.
Noun

Donnerstag Usage - Donnerstag Collocations - Donnerstag Idioms - Donnerstag Synonyms - Donnerstag Antonyms

Donnerstag Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Donnerstag Collocations (Kollokationen)

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am Donnerstag
on Thursday
High frequency
jeden Donnerstag
every Thursday
High frequency
Donnerstagabend
Thursday evening
Medium frequency
Donnerstagmorgen
Thursday morning
Medium frequency
Donnerstagnachmittag
Thursday afternoon
Medium frequency
letzter Donnerstag
last Thursday
Medium frequency
nächster Donnerstag
next Thursday
Medium frequency
Donnerstag, der 15.
Thursday the 15th
Low frequency
Donnerstagsausgabe
Thursday edition
Low frequency
Donnerstagsmarkt
Thursday market
Low frequency

Donnerstag Idioms (Redewendungen)

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Grüner Donnerstag
Maundy Thursday
The Thursday before Easter, also called 'Holy Thursday' in religious contexts.
Donnerstag ist Fischtag
Thursday is fish day
A traditional saying referring to the Catholic practice of eating fish on Fridays, with preparation often starting on Thursday.
Am Donnerstag ist Wochenmarkt
On Thursday is the weekly market
A common phrase indicating that many towns hold their weekly markets on Thursdays.

Donnerstag Synonyms (Synonyme)

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Do.
Meaning: Thu.
High similarity
Thorstag
Meaning: Thor's day
Medium similarity

Donnerstag Antonyms (Antonyme)

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Montag
Meaning: Monday
Sonntag
Meaning: Sunday

Donnerstag Semantically Related Words - Donnerstag Contextually Related Words - Donnerstag Thematically Related Words

Donnerstag Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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Wochentag Kalender Woche Arbeitstag Wochenende Termin Planung Freitag Mittwoch Thor

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