der Sonnabend, -e
saturday · Saturday
Der Tag der Woche zwischen Freitag und Sonntag.
The German word "Sonnabend" is a noun that means "Saturday". It is a regional term primarily used in Northern and Eastern Germany. The word is made up of "Sonne" (sun) and "Abend" (evening), literally translating to "sun evening".
Similar words in German include "Samstag" (Saturday), which is more commonly used across most parts of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
There is no significant difference in meaning between "Sonnabend" and "Samstag"; rather, the variation stems from regional linguistic preferences. Both terms refer to the same day of the week.
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Examples
Ich arbeite am Sonnabend.noun
I work on Saturday.
Am Sonnabend habe ich frei.noun
On Saturday I have a day off.
Am Sonnabend gehen wir ins Kino.noun
On Saturday we are going to the cinema.
Am Sonnabend habe ich ein Konzert besucht.noun
On Saturday I attended a concert.
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