måndag
/ˈmɔndɑːɡ/common gender
måndag is the Swedish word for Monday.
The word måndag is a noun used to refer to the day of the week. It is a common gender noun.
Meaning: day of the week (noun)
Which one should you use?
When expressing when something occurs, the choice of form changes the meaning. Using på måndag (without the definite article) refers specifically to this coming Monday. In contrast, using på måndagen (with the definite article) refers to a specific Monday or is used in a general sense, such as when saying 'on Mondays'.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of måndag is måndagar, which is used to say 'Mondays'.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmɔndɑːɡ/
Did you know?
- In Sweden, the term måndagsångest describes the specific feeling of anxiety or dread people experience on a måndag before the work week begins.
- Swedish måndag is a cognate with the Finnish maanantai, showing that the naming convention for this day spread even into non-Germanic languages.
- The root of måndag is shared with the Norwegian and Danish words, which are often just a single letter different.
Examples in context
- Vi ses på måndag.See you Monday.This sentence shows how to use måndag when making plans.Tatoeba #4452856 by richke, translation #3822336 by CK
- Gör det på måndag.Do it Monday.This sentence shows how to use måndag to give instructions regarding a specific day.Tatoeba #5891802 by herrsilen, translation #2245272 by CK
- Är det måndag idag?Is today Monday?This sentence shows how to use måndag to ask about the current day.Tatoeba #4452855 by richke, translation #2248648 by CK
- 38 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Maja and Lucas are discussing their schedule for the start of the week.
- MajaHar du tid på måndag?Do you have time on Monday?
- LucasJa, måndag passar bra.Yes, Monday works well.
- MajaSka vi ses då?Shall we meet then?
- LucasAbsolut, vi ses på måndag.Absolutely, see you on Monday.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “Monday” translations and entries måndag, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries måndag, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
