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German Phrase

Ich hab am Donnerstagmorgen Zeit.

/ɪç haːp am ˈdɔnɐstakˌmɔʁɡn̩ ˈtsaɪ̯t/
Meaning"I have time on Thursday morning."
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Meaning

Literally, “I have time on Thursday morning.” It is an informal way to say that you are free and can meet or do something on Thursday morning.

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When to use

Use this sentence when you want to confirm or propose a meeting, a phone call, or any activity that could take place on Thursday morning. It’s common in casual conversation with friends, classmates, or colleagues you know well.

✦Grammar Breakdown

IchhabamDonnerstagmorgenZeit

1

hab (habe)

‘hab’ is the colloquial contraction of the verb ‘haben’ (to have) in the first‑person singular present.

2

am = an dem

‘am’ is the contraction of the preposition ‘an’ + dative article ‘dem’, used to indicate a point in time.

3

Donnerstagmorgen

A compound noun formed from ‘Donnerstag’ (Thursday) + ‘Morgen’ (morning); it functions as a single time expression.

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Zeit (noun, feminine)

‘Zeit’ means ‘time’ and is used here as an abstract noun meaning ‘free time / availability’.

🗨In Conversation

A

Hast du am Donnerstagmorgen Zeit?

Do you have time on Thursday morning?

Ja, ich hab am Donnerstagmorgen Zeit.

Yes, I’m free on Thursday morning.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Ich hab' am Donnerstagmorgen Zeit.

    The apostrophe is optional; many learners write ‘hab’ without it, which is fine in informal writing.

  • Ich hab am Donnerstag morgen Zeit.

    ‘Donnerstagmorgen’ is a single compound noun; separating it changes the meaning.

  • Ich hab auf Donnerstagmorgen Zeit.

    Do not use ‘auf’ with days; the correct preposition is ‘am’ (an dem).

↔Alternatives

  • Ich bin am Donnerstagmorgen frei.

    I’m free on Thursday morning.

  • Am Donnerstagmorgen habe ich Zeit.

    On Thursday morning I have time.

  • Donnerstagmorgen passt mir gut.

    Thursday morning works well for me.

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Cultural Tip

Germans value punctuality, so when you say you have time on a specific morning, it’s understood you’ll be ready at the agreed hour. ‘Donnerstagmorgen’ is a precise time slot; if you mean any time that day, you would say ‘am Donnerstag’ or ‘donnerstag Nachmittag/Abend’. In formal settings you might avoid the contraction ‘hab’ and use the full ‘habe’.