Weekdays, Daytime & Months in German
Knowing the days, times of day, and months in German unlocks an enormous number of everyday sentences — from making plans to talking about the weather. In this lesson, we cover the 7 weekdays, the main parts of the day, the 12 months, and finish with the 4 seasons as a bonus.
The 7 Weekdays
Montag (Monday), Dienstag (Tuesday), Mittwoch (Wednesday), Donnerstag (Thursday), Freitag (Friday), Samstag/Sonnabend (Saturday — Sonnabend is more common in northern Germany), Sonntag (Sunday).
Parts of the Day
der Morgen (morning), der Vormittag (late morning), der Mittag (midday), der Nachmittag (afternoon), der Abend (evening), die Nacht (night). To say “in the morning” and similar, German uses am: am Morgen, am Abend — but nachts (at night) is the exception.
The 12 Months and 4 Seasons
Januar, Februar, März, April, Mai, Juni, Juli, August, September, Oktober, November, Dezember. Bonus — the four seasons: der Frühling (spring), der Sommer (summer), der Herbst (autumn), der Winter (winter).
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the 7 weekdays in German?
Montag, Dienstag, Mittwoch, Donnerstag, Freitag, Samstag (or Sonnabend), and Sonntag.
How do you say “in the morning” and “in the evening” in German?
Am Morgen and am Abend — using “am” for most parts of the day.
Why is “nachts” different from the other parts of the day?
Unlike am Morgen or am Abend, “at night” is expressed as nachts, without “am”.
What are the 12 months in German?
Januar, Februar, März, April, Mai, Juni, Juli, August, September, Oktober, November, and Dezember — very close to English.
What are the 4 seasons in German?
Der FrĂĽhling (spring), der Sommer (summer), der Herbst (autumn), and der Winter (winter).
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