der Alltag
the everyday life, the daily routine
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/deːɐ̯ ˈalˌtaːk/
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Cultural Note
Germans often distinguish between 'Alltag' (routine daily life) and 'Freizeit' (free time). The phrase 'den Alltag hinter sich lassen' (to leave everyday life behind) expresses the German love of vacations and weekend getaways.
📝 Example Sentences
Der Alltag mit dir ist nie langweilig.
Everyday life with you is never boring.
Im Alltag vergisst man oft, wie wichtig die kleinen Dinge sind.
In everyday life you often forget how important the little things are.
Unser Alltag hat sich eingespielt.
Our daily routine has settled in.