Tag
day
A masculine noun (der Tag) used constantly in daily life. Essential for time expressions, greetings ('Guten Tag!'), and compound words. The plural Tage is regular — no Umlaut needed, making it easy to learn.
| Article | Plural | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| der Tag | die Tage | /taːk/ |
Example Sentences
Guten Tag! Wie geht es Ihnen?
Good day! How are you?
Ich arbeite fünf Tage pro Woche.
I work five days a week.
Der Tag war wunderschön.
The day was wonderful.
Compound Words
Geburtstag (der) — birthday
Alltag (der) — everyday life
Common Mistakes
Saying 'Guter Tag' as a greeting
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