der Pfingstmontag
Translation
Whit Monday
Examples
Am Pfingstmontag haben die Geschäfte geschlossen.
On Whit Monday, the shops are closed.
Wir machen am Pfingstmontag einen Ausflug.
We are going on a trip on Whit Monday.
Grammar Patterns
am Pfingstmontag on Whit Monday Am Pfingstmontag besuchen wir unsere Großeltern.
Similar Words
Synonyms: None (it's a specific day).
Etymology
A compound of 'Pfingsten' (Whitsun/Pentecost) and 'Montag' (Monday). 'Pfingsten' derives from the Greek 'pentekoste' (the fiftieth day).
Memory Tips
Remember it as the 'Monday of Pentecost'. It's a public holiday in Germany, so think of it as a bonus day off.