Gott sei Dank ist Freitag
The English phrase "thank God it's Friday" is expressed in German as Gott sei Dank ist Freitag.
This phrase is an interjection used to express pleasure that the weekend has arrived. While the German version is grammatically correct, it is often used as a literal expression of relief rather than a catchy cultural slogan like the English "TGIF".
Meaning: an interjection expressing pleasure that the weekend has come (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Gott (God), sei Dank (be thanks/thanks be) and ist Freitag (is Friday).
Did you know?
- The word Dank in this phrase is a noun, but in other contexts, the lowercase dank can be used as an adjective meaning 'damp' or 'musty'.
- The word Freitag is a translation of the Latin 'dies Veneris'. It was adapted to honor the Germanic goddess Frigg, the wife of Odin, rather than the Roman Venus.
- While Gott sei Dank ist Freitag is understood, Germans are more likely to use the English acronym 'TGIF' in professional office settings or on social media.
Examples in context
- Es ist Freitag, Gott sei Dank! Ich brauche eine Pause von der Arbeit!It's Friday, thank God! I need a break from work!
- Gott sei Dank ist Freitag!Thank God it's Friday!
- Gott sei Dank ist Freitag und wir haben frei.Thank God it's Friday and we have the day off.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are leaving the office for the weekend.
- MaximilianGott sei Dank ist Freitag, Sarah!Thank God it's Friday, Sarah!
- SarahJa, Maximilian, ich bin so froh.Yes, Maximilian, I am so happy.
- MaximilianHast du Pläne für das Wochenende?Do you have plans for the weekend?
- SarahNur viel Entspannung.Just a lot of relaxing.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Dank, Freitag, Gott, dank, CC BY-SA 4.0.
