Donderdag
The Afrikaans word for Thursday is Donderdag.
Donderdag is used as a noun to refer to the day of the week.
Meaning: day of the week (noun)
Did you know?
- Unlike English, where 'Thursday' is always capitalized, donderdag is written with a lowercase letter in Afrikaans unless it starts a sentence.
- If you see the word donder in a different context in South Africa, it can act as a verb meaning 'to strike' or 'to beat'.
- Because 'Donder' means 'thunder' in Afrikaans, the name of the day literally translates to 'Thunder Day'.
Examples in context
- Volgende Donderdag is 'n vakansiedag.Next Thursday is a holiday.This sentence demonstrates the use of Donderdag when discussing a future holiday.Tatoeba #1915351 by wwkudu, translation #922251 by zvaigzne
- Ek sien jou Donderdag by die vergadering.I'll see you on Thursday at the meeting.
- Die vergadering is op Donderdag.The meeting is on Thursday.
- Ek sien jou Donderdag.I will see you Thursday.
Example conversation
Two friends are making plans to meet for coffee.
- MarelizeIs jy beskikbaar Donderdag?Are you available on Thursday?
- PieterJa, Donderdag werk vir my.Yes, Thursday works for me.
- MarelizeSien jou dan by die koffiewinkel.See you then at the coffee shop.
- PieterDit klink goed, Marelize.That sounds good, Marelize.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thursday” translations and entries Donderdag, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
