donnerstags
Translation
on Thursdays, every Thursday
Examples
Donnerstags gehe ich schwimmen.
I go swimming on Thursdays.
Das Geschäft ist donnerstags geschlossen.
The shop is closed on Thursdays.
Grammar Patterns
((adverb)) as an adverb of time, placed at the beginning of the sentence or after the verb Donnerstags habe ich frei.
Similar Words
Synonyms: jeden Donnerstag
Etymology
From 'Donnerstag' (Thursday) + the adverbial suffix '-s', which indicates repetition or habit.
Memory Tips
Adding an '-s' to a day of the week in German makes it an adverb meaning 'on that day, every week', just like 'on Thursdays' in English.