der Ruhetag
Translation
day of rest, rest day, closing day
Examples
Montag ist der Ruhetag des Restaurants.
Monday is the restaurant's closing day.
Nach der langen Wanderung brauche ich einen Ruhetag.
After the long hike, I need a day of rest.
Grammar Patterns
to have a rest day ((et4)) to have a day of rest The shop has its closing day today.
to take a rest day ((et4)) to take a day off The doctor advised me to take a day of rest.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Feiertag (public holiday), das Wochenende (weekend); Antonyms: der Arbeitstag (workday)
Etymology
A compound of 'Ruhe' (rest, quiet) and 'Tag' (day). Literally 'rest-day'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a calendar with a day marked 'Ruhe' (rest). It's the day you don't work.