monday
word
/ˈmənˌdeɪ/
MUHN-day
/ˈmənˌdeɪ/
MUHN-day
Definition
Monday is the day of the week after Sunday and before Tuesday. In many places, it is the first work or school day of the week.
Usage & Nuances
Usually written with a capital letter: 'Monday'. We commonly say 'on Monday', 'every Monday', and 'next Monday'. 'Monday morning' is very common, and 'Monday blues' informally means feeling unhappy or tired at the start of the week.
Spanish: lunesPortuguese (BR): segunda-feiraPortuguese (PT): segunda-feiraChinese (Simplified): 星期一Chinese (Traditional): 星期一Hindi: सोमवारArabic: يوم الاثنينBengali: সোমবারRussian: понедельникJapanese: 月曜日Vietnamese: thứ HaiKorean: 월요일Turkish: PazartesiUrdu: پیرIndonesian: Senin
Example Sentences
Our class starts every Monday at nine.
basic
Monday is my busiest day at work.
basic
I have a meeting on Monday.
basic
Can we move the call to Monday? Friday is packed for me.
natural
I always need extra coffee on Monday morning.
natural
Ugh, it already feels like a Monday, and it's only Tuesday.
natural