jeden Tag
The German phrase for "every day" is jeden Tag.
jeden Tag is used to describe an action or event that happens each day.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of jeden (every) and Tag (day).
Which one should you use?
While jeden Tag is the standard way to say every day, you might encounter Täglich in more formal or written contexts and Tag für Tag is an informal option that carries a slightly poetic feel.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase jeden Tag uses the accusative case because it expresses a temporal duration or frequency.
Did you know?
- The word Tag shares a distant Proto-Indo-European ancestor with words related to 'burning' or 'daybreak', linking the concept of a day to the light of fire.
- The word Tag can also be used as a shortened, informal greeting. Instead of saying the full 'Guten Tag', many people will simply say 'Tag!' when passing someone.
Examples in context
- Üben Sie jeden Tag.Exercise every day.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase jeden Tag in the context of exercise.Tatoeba #4943101 by Hans_Adler, translation #855962 by Swift
- Ich laufe jeden Tag.I run every day.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase jeden Tag in the context of running.Tatoeba #527116 by Espi, translation #261849 by CK
- Lernt ihr jeden Tag?Do you study every day?This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase jeden Tag in the context of studying.Tatoeba #1881189 by Zaghawa, translation #530175 by wma
- Die Zeitung wird täglich geliefert.The newspaper is delivered daily.
- Jeden Tag lerne ich Deutsch.Every day, I learn German.
- Ich lerne Deutsch jeden Tag.I learn German every day.
- Ich gehe täglich joggen.I go jogging every day.
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Example conversation
Laura and Lukas are talking about their morning habits.
- LauraTrinkst du jeden Tag Kaffee?Do you drink coffee every day?
- LukasJa, ich brauche ihn jeden Tag.Yes, I need it every day.
- LauraIch trinke lieber Tee.I prefer drinking tea.
- LukasDas ist auch gesund, Laura.That is also healthy, Laura.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Tag, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
