Bedeutung
Referring to the day of the week, Tuesday.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Punctuality is key. If you say 'Am Dienstag', it is expected you arrive on time. Similar usage to Germany, though sometimes slightly more formal in business. Standard German usage applies, though in Swiss German dialects, the phrasing might differ slightly. When working with German companies, using 'Am Dienstag' correctly is a sign of professional competence.
Capitalization
Always capitalize 'Dienstag' because it is a noun.
Recurring events
Don't use 'am' if you mean 'every Tuesday'.
Bedeutung
Referring to the day of the week, Tuesday.
Capitalization
Always capitalize 'Dienstag' because it is a noun.
Recurring events
Don't use 'am' if you mean 'every Tuesday'.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
Ich habe ___ Dienstag einen Termin.
'Am' is the correct contraction for 'an dem' used with days of the week.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct sentence.
You must use the preposition 'am' for days of the week.
🎉 Ergebnis: /2
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
2 AufgabenIch habe ___ Dienstag einen Termin.
'Am' is the correct contraction for 'an dem' used with days of the week.
Choose the correct sentence.
You must use the preposition 'am' for days of the week.
🎉 Ergebnis: /2
Häufig gestellte Fragen
2 FragenIt is neutral and used in all contexts.
No, you must use the contraction 'am'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Am Montag
similarOn Monday
Dienstags
contrastEvery Tuesday
