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German Word of the Day

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der Ruhetag (-e)  day off, day of rest; rest day (sports); Sabbath (der Sabbat)

Die meisten Restaurants hier in der Stadt haben den Ruhetag am Montag, aber es gibt einige, die ihn auch an anderen Tagen haben.
Most of the restaurants here in town have the day off (are closed) on Monday, but there are some that take other days off.
Montag Ruhetag
Closed Mondays (restaurant / shop sign)
Halte den Ruhetag am siebten Tag der Woche, so wie es der Herr, dein Gott, befohlen hat. (biblisch)
Observe the sabbath on the seventh day of the week, as the Lord, thy God, has commanded. (biblical)

Related: die Ruhestellung neutral position, resting / immobile position

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