Why does the noun Dienstag have the article der?
Days of the week are masculine.
Examples
der Montag (Monday), der Dienstag (Tuesday), der Mittwoch (Wednesday), der Donnerstag (Thursday), der Freitag (Friday), der Samstag (Saturday), der Sonntag (Sunday)
Declension table for German noun Dienstag
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Dienstag | ein Dienstag | — |
| Akkusativ | den Dienstag | einen Dienstag | — |
| Dativ | dem Dienstag | einem Dienstag | — |
| Genitiv | des Dienstags | eines Dienstags | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Dienstag in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.
Is it der, die, or das Dienstag?
It is der Dienstag. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Dienstag is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of der Dienstag?
The noun Dienstag is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does der Dienstag mean in English?
The German word der Dienstag translates to “Tuesday” in English.
How do you decline der Dienstag?
Like all German nouns, Dienstag changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Dienstag
- Akkusativ: den Dienstag
- Dativ: dem Dienstag
- Genitiv: des Dienstags
These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.
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