Singular
der
Wochentag
weekday
Plural: die Wochentage
Why does the noun Wochentag have the article der?
This noun follows no general suffix rule — its gender is part of the core vocabulary you simply learn alongside the word.
Declension table for German noun Wochentag
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Wochentag | ein Wochentag | — |
| Akkusativ | den Wochentag | einen Wochentag | — |
| Dativ | dem Wochentag | einem Wochentag | — |
| Genitiv | des Wochentags | eines Wochentags | — |
| Nominativ | die Wochentage | — Wochentage | — |
| Akkusativ | die Wochentage | — Wochentage | — |
| Dativ | den Wochentagen | — Wochentagen | — |
| Genitiv | der Wochentage | — Wochentage | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Wochentag in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| 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 Wochentag?
It is der Wochentag. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Wochentag 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 Wochentag?
The plural form of der Wochentag is die Wochentage. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Wochentag mean in English?
The German word der Wochentag translates to “weekday” in English.
How do you decline der Wochentag?
Like all German nouns, Wochentag changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Wochentag
- Akkusativ: den Wochentag
- Dativ: dem Wochentag
- Genitiv: des Wochentags
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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