German Days and Months: Words for Dates and Time
This list has the German words you need to say when something happens: the days of the week, the months, the seasons, the parts of the day, and units of time. Each word comes with its article, plural form, and English meaning. The days and months are all masculine (der Montag, der Mai), which makes them easier to remember than most German nouns. Use the cards below as a reference, or open the flashcard deck to practice them. For pronunciation and the rules behind am Montag and im Mai, read the full guide to days and months in German.
die Daten
date
“Ich schreibe das Datum auf das Blatt.”
I write the date on the sheet.
die Kalender
calendar
“Der Kalender liegt auf dem Tisch.”
The calendar is lying on the table.
die Ferien
holidays, vacation
“Die Ferien beginnen nächste Woche.”
The holidays start next week.
die Herbste
autumn
“Im Herbst fallen die bunten Blätter.”
In autumn the colorful leaves fall.
die Termine
appointment
“Ich habe heute einen Termin.”
I have an appointment today.
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Example Sentences
Am Montag habe ich einen Termin.
On Monday I have an appointment.
Im Mai blühen die Bäume.
In May the trees are in bloom.
Am Wochenende schlafen wir lange.
On the weekend we sleep in.
Der Herbst ist meine liebste Jahreszeit.
Autumn is my favorite season.
Wir treffen uns am Nachmittag.
We are meeting in the afternoon.
Continue Learning
Days of the week and months in German
The full guide with pronunciation, what the day names mean, and how to say a date
Um, am, or im?
Why it is am Montag but im Mai, and when to use um
German Numbers 0 to 100
The numbers you need for dates and times
Most Common 50 German Nouns
Tag, Woche, Monat, and Jahr are on this list too