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mittwochs
on Wednesdays
Expresses that something regularly takes place every Wednesday or happens on a Wednesday.
example
Mittwochs gehe ich immer zum Yoga.
On Wednesdays I always go to yoga.
mittwochs
on Wednesdays
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Meanings
Usage tips
Word formation with '-s'
The adverb 'mittwochs' (on Wednesdays) is formed from the noun 'der Mittwoch' (Wednesday) by adding an '-s'. This '-s' at the end of time expressions always signals regular repetition.
EXAMPLE
Der Supermarkt hat mittwochs länger geöffnet.
The supermarket is open longer on Wednesdays.
Common mistake
Although it is derived from the noun 'der Mittwoch' (Wednesday), 'mittwochs' (on Wednesdays) is an adverb and is therefore always written in lowercase.
EXAMPLE
Wir treffen uns immer mittwochs zum Abendessen.
We always meet for dinner on Wednesdays.
Sentence position
As an adverb, 'mittwochs' (on Wednesdays) can stand in position 1; then the verb follows immediately. But it can also stand in the middle of the sentence after the verb and the subject.
EXAMPLE
Mittwochs hat mein Lieblingscafé geschlossen.
On Wednesdays my favorite café is closed.
Compare with
mittwochs vs Mittwoch
Wednesday
'der Mittwoch' and 'mittwochs' both refer to the same day of the week. 'der Mittwoch' is a noun and means the day itself, often a specific Wednesday. 'mittwochs' is an adverb and usually means regularly on every Wednesday. The words are easy to confuse because they look almost the same. If you are talking about the day as a date or appointment, use 'der Mittwoch'. If something happens every week on that day, 'mittwochs' fits better.
mittwochs
Mittwochs arbeitet Lena immer bis sechs Uhr.
On Wednesdays, Lena always works until six o'clock.
Mittwoch
Der Mittwoch passt mir gut für den Termin.
Wednesday works well for me for the appointment.
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