German · Numbers & Time
Montag
Monday
Beginnernoun
Definition
The first day of the working week.
Example
Am Montag habe ich eine Besprechung.
On Monday I have a meeting.
Etymology
'Montag' derives from the Old High German 'māntag', which means 'day of the moon', reflecting ancient naming conventions in the Germanic calendar.
How & Where It’s Used
'Montag' is widely used in both spoken and written German across various registers, both formal and informal, recognized across all German-speaking areas.