Translation of German word "Tag" to English
derTag
Meaning
NounA period of twenty-four hours, from midnight to midnight; also, the period of light between sunrise and sunset.
How to use
The masculine noun Tag ('day') declines regularly (plural Tage). In the dative plural, it takes -n (seit einigen Tagen). The related adjective is täglich (daily).
🇬🇧 English
Day
Example
Heute ist ein schöner Tag.
Today is a beautiful day.
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Common phrases
- Guten Tag— Good day / Hello
- jeden Tag— every day
- Tag für Tag— day after day / day by day
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What is the definition of the German word "der Tag"?▼
The German word "der Tag" is defined as: "A period of twenty-four hours, from midnight to midnight; also, the period of light between sunrise and sunset."
What does the German word "der Tag" mean?▼
The German word "der Tag" means "Day" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Tag"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Heute ist ein schöner Tag." (which translates as "Today is a beautiful day.").
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