noun

der Sonntag, -e

Sunday

Dies ist der siebte Tag der Woche, an dem viele Menschen frei haben und sich ausruhen.

The German word "Sonntag" is a noun that means "Sunday". It is composed of the words "Sonne" which means "sun" and "Tag" which means "day". So "Sonntag" literally translates to "Sun(day)". It refers to the day of the week that comes after Saturday and before Monday. It is generally considered a rest day or a day for religious observance in many cultures. Similar words for the days of the week in German include "Montag" (Monday), "Dienstag" (Tuesday), "Mittwoch" (Wednesday), "Donnerstag" (Thursday), "Freitag" (Friday), and "Samstag" (Saturday).

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Examples

Am Sonntag gehen wir ins Kino.noun

On Sunday we are going to the cinema.

Am Sonntag gehen wir in den Park.noun

On Sunday we go to the park.

Am Sonntag fahren sie zum Park.noun

On Sunday they go to the park.

Am Sonntag mache ich ein großes Frühstück.noun

On Sunday I make a big breakfast.

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