Donnerstag is the German word for Thursday, which is the fourth day of the week. The name of the day translates to "Thor's day" in English, named after the Norse god of thunder. In Germany, it is often shortened to "Do" or "Don" in casual speech.
Donnerstag is the fourth day of the week in the German language. It is derived from the Middle High German word "donresdag" which translates to "Thor's day". Thor is the Norse god of thunder, and is associated with strength and protection.