Arti Sunday: One of the Days in English, Know Its Usage Examples in Sentences

Kapanlagi.com - In Indonesia, English has been studied since elementary school. It's no wonder that many English vocabulary is familiar and popular in daily life. Sunday is one of them. The word is quite often found in book texts, film dialogues, social media, and even in direct conversations. So, what is the meaning of Sunday?

For most people, Sunday may no longer be considered a foreign vocabulary. This is because the word Sunday has already merged into everyday conversation. However, there are still some who do not know and understand the true meaning of Sunday. Generally, the meaning of Sunday is known as one of the days in English. What day is it?

To find out the explanation of the meaning of Sunday, just read the following review that has been summarized by kapanlagi.com from various sources.

1. Meaning of Sunday According to the Dictionary

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According to the online Cambridge dictionary, the meaning of Sunday is 'the day of the week after Saturday and before Monday, when most people in Western countries do not go to work.' When translated into Indonesian, it roughly means 'the day of the week after Saturday and before Monday, when most people in Western countries do not go to work.'

Based on the explanation of the meaning according to the dictionary, it can be confirmed that the meaning of Sunday refers to the day between Saturday and Monday. In other words, Sunday in English means the same as Sunday in Indonesian. This is reinforced by the explanation that it is the day when most people, especially in Western countries, do not go to work.

2. Examples of Using the Word Sunday

As one of the names of the days of the week, the word Sunday is quite commonly used. Just like in Indonesian, in English, the meaning of Sunday is also a time adverb.

For a clearer understanding of the meaning of Sunday and examples of its use in sentences, consider the following examples.

- We're going to visit my aunt and uncle on Sunday.

- They go to church on Sundays.

- The choir is giving a concert next Sunday.

- I haven't done any exercise since last Sunday.

- New Year's Day this year is a Sunday.

3. Phrase Word Sunday

Apart from being a single word, the word Sunday can also be found in the form of a combination of words that have a single meaning or phrase. As a phrase, the meaning of Sunday is slightly different. As a phrase, the word Sunday not only refers to Sunday. Therefore, it is important to recognize some of these Sunday phrases. Here are some English phrases with the word Sunday.

- palm Sunday (the Sunday before Easter)

- passion Sunday (sorrowful Sunday)

- Sunday best (the best Sunday)

- a month of Sundays (a month of Sundays)

- every Sunday (every Sunday)

- last Sunday (last Sunday)

4. Other Days' Names in English

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Apart from Sunday, there are also other day names in English. Of course, the meanings of these day names are also important to know. Just like the meaning of Sunday, other day names in English are also frequently used in various occasions as time references.

Here are the names of the days in English other than Sunday:

- Monday (Monday)

- Tuesday (Tuesday)

- Wednesday (Wednesday)

- Thursday (Thursday)

- Friday (Friday)

- Saturday (Saturday)

5. Quotes about Sunday

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Sunday is synonymous with fun things like vacation and relaxation. Therefore, it is not uncommon for people to look for quotes about the meaning of Sunday to use as status and caption for social media posts. Here are some quotes about Sunday that can inspire status or caption for social media posts.

1. "Sunday is a good day to save the world in one's pajamas." - Adrienne Posey

2. "Without Sunday, I wouldn't know when to put on the brakes of a hurtling life." - Byron Pulsifer

3. "Do not let Sunday be taken from you. If your soul has no Sunday, it becomes an orphan." - Albert Schweitzer

4. "I have to be alone very often. I'd be quite happy if I spent from Saturday night until Monday morning alone in my apartment. That's how I refuel."

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I'd be quite happy if I spent from Saturday night until Monday morning alone in my apartment.That's how I refuel.) - Audrey Hepburn

5. "The goal of Sunday is to leave my home as little as possible." - Mark Morris

6. "Do not waste a single Sunday.If you don't waste Sundays, you will be less likely to waste Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays." - Matthew Kelly

7. "You know what Sunday is, it's a day with a lot of potential for naps." - Polly Horvath

8. "Sunday is the perfect day to refuel your soul and to be grateful for each and every one of your blessings." - Unknown

9. "Sunday, for me, is all about being home with the family with no plans." - John Lasseter

10. "I try not to work too many Sundays.At least on Sunday nights, I try to chill out a little bit.I call it Sunday Funday." I call it Sunday Fun-day. - Miley Cyrus

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