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