Why does the noun Donnerstag 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 Donnerstag
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Donnerstag | ein Donnerstag | — |
| Akkusativ | den Donnerstag | einen Donnerstag | — |
| Dativ | dem Donnerstag | einem Donnerstag | — |
| Genitiv | des Donnerstags | eines Donnerstags | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Donnerstag in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Donnerstag?
It is der Donnerstag. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Donnerstag 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 Donnerstag?
The noun Donnerstag is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does der Donnerstag mean in English?
The German word der Donnerstag translates to “Thursday” in English.
How do you decline der Donnerstag?
Like all German nouns, Donnerstag changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Donnerstag
- Akkusativ: den Donnerstag
- Dativ: dem Donnerstag
- Genitiv: des Donnerstags
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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