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're 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' (Pentecost) and 'Montag' (Monday). 'Pfingsten' comes from the Greek 'pentekoste' (the fiftieth day after Easter).
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'Pentecost Monday'. It's a public holiday in Germany, which means a three-day weekend.