German Phrase
Sie arbeitet montags.
Meaning
This phrase describes a recurring activity that happens every week on a specific day. The lowercase 'm' and the 's' suffix turn the noun 'Monday' into an adverb meaning 'regularly on Mondays'.
When to use
It is typically used to describe work schedules, habits, or routines. Use it when you want to emphasize that the action is a regular part of someone's weekly calendar.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Siearbeitetmontags
Verb Conjugation
The verb 'arbeiten' adds an 'e' before the 't' ending (arbeitet) for easier pronunciation in the third person singular.
Adverbial Days
Adding an 's' to a day of the week makes it an adverb; these are not capitalized unless they start a sentence.
🗨In Conversation
Hat sie am Montag Zeit?
Does she have time on Monday?
Nein, sie arbeitet montags.
No, she works on Mondays.
✕Common Mistakes
Sie arbeitet am Montags.
You cannot use the preposition 'am' with the adverbial 's' ending.
Sie arbeitet Montag.
Without the 's', this implies she is working on one specific Monday rather than every Monday.
↔Alternatives
Jeden Montag arbeitet sie.
She works every Monday.
Sie ist montags bei der Arbeit.
She is at work on Mondays.
Cultural Tip
German speakers often distinguish strictly between a one-time event and a recurring one. Using the 's' suffix is a quick way to sound more native when discussing your routine or work-life balance.