German

Noun

Sonnabend m ‎(genitive Sonnabends, plural Sonnabende)

1. (northern and eastern Germany, East Germany) Saturday

Usage notes

Sonnabend is still commonly used by older generations in northern Germany, whereas most younger people have adopted the southern/western Samstag. Since Sonnabend was the day's only official name in the German Democratic Republic, the word still enjoys a stronger position in eastern Germany, although the dominant Samstag is also winning ground among the young.

Synonyms

• Samstag (dominant)