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German Phrase

Ich trainiere montags und mittwochs.

/ɪç tʁɛˈniːʁə ˈmoːntaːks ʊnt ˈmɪtvɔxs/
Meaning"I train on Mondays and Wednesdays."
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Meaning

This sentence describes a recurring physical exercise routine. The use of lowercase weekdays with an 's' at the end indicates that the action happens every week on those specific days.

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When to use

Use this phrase when discussing your weekly schedule, fitness habits, or hobbies with friends or colleagues. It is a common response to questions about how often you go to the gym.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Ichtrainieremontagsundmittwochs

1

Trainieren

This is the first-person singular conjugation of the verb 'trainieren', used for physical workouts.

2

Adverbial Weekdays

Adding an 's' to a weekday and using lowercase (montags, mittwochs) turns it into an adverb meaning 'every Monday/Wednesday'.

🗨In Conversation

A

Wie oft gehst du ins Fitnessstudio?

How often do you go to the gym?

Ich trainiere montags und mittwochs.

I train on Mondays and Wednesdays.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Ich trainiere am montags.

    Use 'am Montag' for a specific date, but use 'montags' alone as an adverb for recurring events.

  • Ich trainiere an Montags.

    Avoid using the preposition 'an' with the adverbial form of the day.

↔Alternatives

  • Ich mache montags und mittwochs Sport.

    I do sports on Mondays and Wednesdays.

  • Jeden Montag und Mittwoch trainiere ich.

    Every Monday and Wednesday I train.

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Cultural Tip

In Germany, many people are members of a 'Sportverein' (sports club) where training sessions are held on fixed days of the week. Being consistent with your training schedule is highly respected as part of a healthy 'Work-Life-Balance'.