Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #500
Word (Wort)

Samstag

Translation (Übersetzung) Saturday
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈzamstaːk]
A1
Nouns
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Tags (Tags)
time noun A1 basic vocabulary days-of-week
Samstag is the standard German word for Saturday, used throughout Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. It originates from the Old High German 'sambaztag', meaning 'Sabbath day'. In northern Germany, 'Sonnabend' is also commonly used, especially in formal contexts or older generations, but Samstag is universally understood. The word is masculine (der Samstag).

Samstag - German Nouns - Samstag Meaning - Samstag Translation - Samstag Nouns Examples

Samstag is a German Nouns

Learn Samstag meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Samstag is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Samstag Examples (Beispiele) in English

Samstag examples with English translations. See how to use Samstag in sentences. Samstag example sentences in English below.

Am Samstag besuche ich meine Großeltern.
On Saturday, I visit my grandparents.
Describing a specific plan for Saturday.
Samstags gehe ich immer einkaufen.
I always go shopping on Saturdays.
Describing a habitual Saturday activity.
Letzten Samstag war das Wetter schön.
Last Saturday, the weather was nice.
Recalling a past Saturday event.
Nächsten Samstag haben wir eine Party.
Next Saturday, we have a party.
Announcing a future Saturday event.
Der Samstag ist mein Lieblingstag.
Saturday is my favorite day.
Expressing a personal preference.

Samstag — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for Samstag — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • Ich gehe am Samstag in die Schule.
    Ich gehe samstags nicht in die Schule.
    In Germany, schools are typically closed on Saturdays, so the correct sentence reflects this cultural norm.
  • Der Samstag ist weiblich.
    Der Samstag ist männlich.
    Samstag is a masculine noun, so it requires the definite article 'der', not 'die'.
  • Samstag ist ein Verb.
    Samstag ist ein Nomen.
    Samstag is a noun (day of the week), not a verb; confusion might arise from similar-sounding words.

Samstag Word Family - Samstag Related Words - Samstag Family Members

Samstag Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Samstag word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Samstag family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Samstag related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Derived Compound Nouns (Abgeleitete zusammengesetzte Nomen)
Samstagsarbeit
Meaning: Saturday work
Example: Samstagsarbeit ist in vielen Berufen üblich.
Noun
Related Day of Week (Verwandter Wochentag)
Sonntag
Meaning: Sunday
Example: Samstag und Sonntag bilden das Wochenende.
Noun

Samstag Usage - Samstag Collocations - Samstag Idioms - Samstag Synonyms - Samstag Antonyms

Samstag Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Samstag Collocations (Kollokationen)

Samstag collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Samstag word combinations and how to use Samstag with other words naturally.

am Samstag
on Saturday
High frequency
Samstagabend
Saturday evening
High frequency
Samstagnachmittag
Saturday afternoon
Medium frequency
Samstagmorgen
Saturday morning
Medium frequency
letzter Samstag
last Saturday
Medium frequency
nächster Samstag
next Saturday
Medium frequency
jeden Samstag
every Saturday
Medium frequency
Samstagsarbeit
Saturday work
Low frequency
Samstagsausflug
Saturday trip
Low frequency
Samstagsmarkt
Saturday market
Low frequency

Samstag Idioms (Redewendungen)

Samstag idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Samstag with meanings and explanations. Master Samstag expressions used in everyday German.

Samstags im Bett
Saturday in bed
A phrase describing a lazy Saturday spent resting in bed.
Samstags ist immer was los
There's always something going on on Saturdays
Indicates that Saturdays are typically busy or eventful days.
Samstags gehört Vati mir
Saturdays belong to Daddy
A slogan from a 1950s German advertising campaign, now used humorously to claim family time on Saturdays.

Samstag Synonyms (Synonyme)

Samstag synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Samstag and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Samstag similar words and their usage.

Sonnabend
Meaning: Saturday
High similarity
Wochenende
Meaning: weekend
Medium similarity
Siebter Tag
Meaning: seventh day
Low similarity

Samstag Antonyms (Antonyme)

Samstag antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Samstag. Discover Samstag opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Sonntag
Meaning: Sunday
Werktag
Meaning: weekday
Montag
Meaning: Monday

Samstag Semantically Related Words - Samstag Contextually Related Words - Samstag Thematically Related Words

Samstag Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Samstag semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Samstag. Explore Samstag related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Samstag contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Wochenende Freitag Sonntag Feiertag Urlaub

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