weekday / day of week
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weekday
One of the days from Monday to Friday, as opposed to the weekend (Saturday and Sunday). Synonymous with 'Werktag' (working day).
An einem normalen Wochentag muss ich um sechs Uhr aufstehen.
On a normal weekday, I have to get up at six o'clock.
day of week
Any of the seven days of a week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday).
Weißt du, welcher Wochentag der 24. Dezember dieses Jahr ist?
Do you know what day of the week December 24 is this year?
'Wochentag' (weekday / day of the week) is made up of 'die Woche' (week) and 'der Tag' (day). The '-n-' in the middle is a linking element that connects the two words.
Montag ist mein liebster Wochentag.
Monday is my favorite day of the week.
The word has two meanings. In the context of work or school, and as a contrast to the weekend, 'Wochentag' (weekday) means the days from Monday to Friday. When asking about a specific date, it refers to any of the seven days of the week.
Die Bibliothek ist an Wochentagen länger geöffnet als am Wochenende.
The library is open longer on weekdays than on the weekend.
When talking about events on a weekday, you use the preposition 'an' with the dative.
An einem Wochentag habe ich leider keine Zeit für einen langen Ausflug.
On a weekday, unfortunately I don't have time for a long trip.
workday
A Arbeitstag depends on whether a person is actually working that day; with shift work, it can also be a Sunday. Wochentag refers here to the calendar days from Monday to Friday. Arbeitstag is therefore the right word for a personal work schedule, while Wochentag refers to the general calendar category.
Die Arztpraxis ist an jedem Wochentag von Montag bis Freitag erreichbar.
The doctor’s office is available every weekday from Monday to Friday.
Die Pflegerin ist auch sonntags erreichbar, wenn das ihr Arbeitstag ist.
The nurse is also available on Sundays if that is her workday.
