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