Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #500
Word (Wort)

Sonntag

Translation (Übersetzung) Sunday
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /ˈzɔntaːk/
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Sonntag is a masculine noun (der Sonntag). It is the first day of the week in the German calendar, following the international standard ISO 8601. Historically, it is named after the sun (Sonne), similar to English. In Germany, most shops are closed on Sundays due to strict laws (Ladenschlussgesetz), making it a traditional day of rest and family time.

Sonntag - German Nouns - Sonntag Meaning - Sonntag Translation - Sonntag Nouns Examples

Sonntag is a German Nouns

Learn Sonntag meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Sonntag is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Sonntag Examples (Beispiele) in English

Sonntag examples with English translations. See how to use Sonntag in sentences. Sonntag example sentences in English below.

Am Sonntag besuche ich meine Großeltern.
On Sunday, I visit my grandparents.
Planning a weekly activity.
Sonntags schlafe ich immer aus.
On Sundays, I always sleep in.
Describing a habitual action.
Der nächste Sonntag ist ein Feiertag.
Next Sunday is a holiday.
Referring to a specific date.
Wir machen jeden Sonntag einen Spaziergang.
We take a walk every Sunday.
Regular routine.
Am Sonntagmorgen lese ich die Zeitung.
On Sunday morning, I read the newspaper.
Morning activity.

Sonntag Word Family - Sonntag Related Words - Sonntag Family Members

Sonntag Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Sonntag word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Sonntag family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Sonntag related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Derived Compound Nouns (Abgeleitete Zusammengesetzte Nomen)
Sonntagskleid
Meaning: Sunday dress
Example: Sie trägt ihr Sonntagskleid zur Kirche.
Noun
Sonntagsschule
Meaning: Sunday school
Example: Die Kinder gehen zur Sonntagsschule.
Noun
Etymological Root (Etymologische Wurzel)
Sonne
Meaning: sun
Example: Die Sonne scheint am Sonntag besonders hell.
Noun

Sonntag Usage - Sonntag Collocations - Sonntag Idioms - Sonntag Synonyms - Sonntag Antonyms

Sonntag Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Sonntag Collocations (Kollokationen)

Sonntag collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Sonntag word combinations and how to use Sonntag with other words naturally.

am Sonntag
on Sunday
High frequency
sonntags
on Sundays (adverb)
High frequency
Sonntagmorgen
Sunday morning
High frequency
Sonntagabend
Sunday evening
High frequency
Sonntagsbraten
Sunday roast
Medium frequency
Sonntagsausflug
Sunday trip/excursion
Medium frequency
Sonntagszeitung
Sunday newspaper
Medium frequency
Sonntagsruhe
Sunday peace/quiet
Low frequency
Sonntagskind
person born on a Sunday (considered lucky)
Low frequency
Sonntagsfahrer
Sunday driver (inexperienced driver)
Low frequency

Sonntag Idioms (Redewendungen)

Sonntag idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Sonntag with meanings and explanations. Master Sonntag expressions used in everyday German.

Kein Sonntag ohne Montag.
No Sunday without Monday.
Means that good times (like relaxing Sundays) are always followed by work or responsibilities (like Mondays).
Das ist nicht alle Tage Sonntag.
That's not every day Sunday.
Similar to 'That doesn't happen every day,' meaning something special or unusual.
Sonntagsreden halten
to give Sunday speeches
To make empty, moralizing speeches that are not followed by action.
Wie jeden Sonntag
Like every Sunday
Used to describe something that happens regularly or predictably.
Am Sonntag wird nicht gearbeitet.
No work is done on Sunday.
Refers to the traditional German custom of resting on Sundays.

Sonntag Synonyms (Synonyme)

Sonntag synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Sonntag and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Sonntag similar words and their usage.

Ruhetag
Meaning: day of rest
Medium similarity
Feiertag
Meaning: holiday
Low similarity
Wochenende
Meaning: weekend
Low similarity

Sonntag Antonyms (Antonyme)

Sonntag antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Sonntag. Discover Sonntag opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Werktag
Meaning: workday
Montag
Meaning: Monday

Sonntag Semantically Related Words - Sonntag Contextually Related Words - Sonntag Thematically Related Words

Sonntag Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Sonntag semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Sonntag. Explore Sonntag related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Sonntag contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Montag Dienstag Mittwoch Donnerstag Freitag Samstag Wochenende Kalender Ruhe Familie

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