A newspaper that is produced and sold specifically for Sunday. It is often more extensive than weekday editions and contains additional supplements such as magazines, culture sections, or travel sections.
example
Zum Frühstück am Wochenende gehört für mich das Lesen der Sonntagszeitung einfach dazu.
For me, reading the Sunday newspaper is simply part of breakfast on the weekend.
Usage tips
Compound word
This word is a compound of 'der Sonntag' (Sunday), the linking -s, and 'die Zeitung' (newspaper). It therefore refers to a newspaper that appears specifically on Sunday.
EXAMPLE
Ich gehe am Morgen schnell zum Kiosk, um die Sonntagszeitung zu holen.
I'll quickly go to the kiosk in the morning to pick up the Sunday newspaper.
Typical collocations
Common verbs used in connection with the Sunday newspaper are 'lesen' (to read), 'durchblättern' (to leaf through), or 'kaufen' (to buy). To say that a piece of information is contained in it, you use 'in der Sonntagszeitung stehen' (to be in the Sunday newspaper).
EXAMPLE
In der Sonntagszeitung stand ein interessanter Artikel über künstliche Intelligenz.
There was an interesting article about artificial intelligence in the Sunday newspaper.
Cultural context
For many people in Germany, reading the Sunday newspaper is a fixed weekend ritual, often connected with a long, relaxed breakfast.
EXAMPLE
Ein entspannter Sonntag beginnt für mich mit Kaffee und der Sonntagszeitung.
For me, a relaxed Sunday begins with coffee and the Sunday newspaper.
Compare with
confusable
Sonntagszeitung vs Zeitung
newspaper
'Zeitung' and 'Sonntagszeitung' both refer to a publication with news and other texts. 'Zeitung' is the general term and can mean an edition on any day, printed or digital. 'Sonntagszeitung' is more specific: it appears especially on Sunday and is often thicker or contains special sections. The words can be confused because a Sunday newspaper is also a newspaper. If the day of the week does not matter, simply say 'Zeitung'. If you mean the special Sunday edition, 'Sonntagszeitung' fits better.
Sonntagszeitung
Am Wochenende kauft Max die Sonntagszeitung wegen des großen Reiseteils.
At the weekend, Max buys the Sunday newspaper because of the large travel section.
Zeitung
Auf dem Weg zur Arbeit liest sie die Zeitung auf dem Handy.
On her way to work, she reads the newspaper on her phone.