Saturday
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Saturday
The sixth day of the week, between Friday and Sunday. This term is used mainly in northern and eastern Germany instead of 'Samstag' (Saturday).
Am Sonnabend fahren wir meistens zum Einkaufen in die Stadt.
On Saturday, we usually go into town to do the shopping.
The word 'Sonnabend' (Saturday) is made up of 'Sonne' (sun) and 'Abend' (evening). It originally referred to the evening before 'Sonntag' (Sunday, the day of the sun).
Wir treffen uns am Sonnabend vor dem Feiertag.
We are meeting on Saturday before the holiday.
'Sonnabend' is a regional variant of 'Samstag' (Saturday). You hear and read this word mainly in northern and eastern Germany.
In Hamburg sagt man eher „Sonnabend“, in München eher „Samstag“.
In Hamburg people are more likely to say 'Sonnabend', while in Munich they are more likely to say 'Samstag'.
As with all days of the week, you use the preposition 'am' when talking about a specific Saturday.
Am Sonnabend habe ich leider keine Zeit.
On Saturday I unfortunately don't have time.
Saturday
„Samstag“ and „Sonnabend“ refer to the same sixth day of the week. „Samstag“ is the usual term throughout the German-speaking world, while „Sonnabend“ is used especially in northern and eastern Germany. „Samstag“ is therefore usually the better choice in texts intended for a wider audience, while „Sonnabend“ can sound natural regionally.
Am Sonnabend besuchen wir unsere Freunde in Berlin.
On Saturday, we are visiting our friends in Berlin.
Am Samstag besuchen wir unsere Freunde in Berlin.
On Saturday, we are visiting our friends in Berlin.
