dienstags
on Tuesdays
Every Tuesday or regularly on Tuesdays.
EXAMPLE
Dienstags gehe ich nach der Arbeit zum Sport.
On Tuesdays, I go to the gym after work.
dienstags
on Tuesdays
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Word formation
'Dienstags' consists of 'Dienstag' (Tuesday) and the ending '-s'. This ending forms a time expression for regular appointments when added to days of the week.
EXAMPLE
Dienstags arbeitet mein Vater im Homeoffice.
On Tuesdays, my father works from home.
Word order
'Dienstags' (on Tuesdays) can appear at the beginning of a sentence. The conjugated verb then comes directly in second position, followed by the subject.
EXAMPLE
Dienstags kocht meine Schwester für die ganze Familie.
On Tuesdays, my sister cooks for the whole family.
Time expressions
'Dienstags' (on Tuesdays) often appears together with a more specific time of day or another regular time expression. This allows a recurring appointment to be described more precisely.
EXAMPLE
Dienstags abends besucht er seine Großmutter.
On Tuesday evenings, he visits his grandmother.
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