Tage
/ˈtaːɡə/
The English phrase "days" is translated into German as Tage.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of Tage is Tag. In German, Tage serves as the nominative and accusative plural. However, if you are using the word in the dative plural, it changes to Tagen.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtaːɡə/
Did you know?
- While Tage means 'days', the word Tag is also used to describe a specific 'session' or 'conference', such as Studientage for 'study days'.
- In legal or official German contexts, the word Tag is used in Werktage to distinguish 'working days' from Kalendertage, which are 'calendar days' including weekends.
- The phrase Tag für Tag is used to describe a monotonous routine, similar to 'day after day' in English, but it carries a stronger connotation of boredom or drudgery in German contexts.
Examples in context
- Gib mir fünf Tage.Give me five days.This example shows how to use Tage when asking for a specific number of days.Tatoeba #2459555 by Zaghawa, translation #72493 by CK
- Ich war drei Tage da.I was there for three days.This sentence uses Tage to describe a duration of time spent in a location.Tatoeba #5025716 by UliDolbarge, translation #11163394 by sundown
- Ich bleibe drei Tage.I'll be staying here for three days.This sentence uses Tage to express how long someone will be staying.Tatoeba #7978469 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #7977796 by CK
- Am Montag habe ich einen wichtigen Termin.On Monday, I have an important appointment.
- Wir treffen uns am Samstag zum Abendessen.We're meeting for dinner on Saturday.
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Example conversation
Julian and Julia are discussing a vacation plan.
- JulianWie viele Tage bleibst du in Berlin?How many days are you staying in Berlin?
- JuliaIch bleibe nur vier Tage.I am only staying for four days.
- JulianDas sind sehr wenige Tage.That is very few days.
- JuliaJa, aber ich habe wenig Zeit.Yes, but I have little time.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Tage, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
