donnerstags
on Thursdays
Every Thursday or regularly on Thursdays.
EXAMPLE
Donnerstags gehe ich nach der Arbeit zum Schwimmen.
On Thursdays, I go swimming after work.
donnerstags
on Thursdays
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Meanings
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Word formation
'Donnerstags' (on Thursdays) consists of 'Donnerstag' (Thursday) and the ending '-s'. This ending turns the day of the week into a time expression for regularly recurring events.
EXAMPLE
Donnerstags arbeitet mein Vater bis spät am Abend.
On Thursdays, my father works until late in the evening.
Word order
When 'donnerstags' (on Thursdays) appears at the beginning of a sentence, the conjugated verb comes directly after it; the subject then comes after the verb.
EXAMPLE
Donnerstags besucht meine Tochter ihre Großeltern.
On Thursdays, my daughter visits her grandparents.
Schedules
'Donnerstags' (on Thursdays) is often used with verbs and expressions for fixed appointments or regular routines, for example with courses, opening hours, and events.
EXAMPLE
Donnerstags findet im Kulturzentrum ein Sprachkurs statt.
On Thursdays, a language course takes place at the cultural center.
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