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Tag
/taːk/
day
Heute ist ein schöner Tag.
Today is a beautiful day.
general
A period of 24 hours, typically measured from midnight to midnight.
Der Tag hat 24 Stunden.
A day has 24 hours.
In German, 'Tag' is always capitalized as it is a noun.
general
A specific day of the week or a date on the calendar.
Mein Geburtstag ist am 15. Tag des Monats.
My birthday is on the 15th day of the month.
general
The period of daylight, as opposed to night.
Es ist noch hell, der Tag ist noch nicht vorbei.
It's still light; the day isn't over yet.
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Pro Tip
Capitalization
Remember that 'Tag' is always capitalized in German as it is a noun.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
The meaning of 'Tag' can vary based on context—whether it refers to a 24-hour period, a specific day, or daylight.
Word Origin
From Old High German 'tag', from Proto-Germanic 'dagaz', meaning 'day'. Related to English 'day' and Dutch 'dag'.
Usage Notes
'Tag' is a common noun in German and is always capitalized. It can refer to a 24-hour period, a specific day, or the period of daylight.
Word Breakdown
Tag
day
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