der Montagmorgen
Monday morning
The morning of the first day of the week, Monday.
EXAMPLE
An einem verregneten Montagmorgen fällt das Aufstehen besonders schwer.
On a rainy Monday morning, getting up is especially hard.
der Montagmorgen
Monday morning
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Meanings
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Compound word
'Montagmorgen' (Monday morning) is a compound noun made from 'Montag' (Monday) and 'Morgen' (morning). This pattern works for all days of the week, for example 'Dienstagmorgen' (Tuesday morning) or 'Freitagmorgen' (Friday morning).
EXAMPLE
Der Mittwochnachmittag ist für viele Kinder frei von Schule.
Wednesday afternoon is free from school for many children.
Correct preposition
To indicate a point in time, 'Montagmorgen' (Monday morning) is used with the preposition 'an' (on), which is usually shortened to 'am'. The question for this is 'Wann?' (When?).
EXAMPLE
Am Montagmorgen habe ich immer ein wichtiges Meeting.
On Monday morning, I always have an important meeting.
Cultural meaning
Monday morning is culturally often associated with negative feelings because it marks the beginning of the workweek. It symbolically stands for tiredness and a lack of motivation.
EXAMPLE
Oh nein, schon wieder Montagmorgen! Ich wäre lieber im Bett geblieben.
Oh no, Monday morning again already! I would rather have stayed in bed.
In real life
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