Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #50
Word (Wort)

Wochenende

Translation (Übersetzung) weekend
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈvɔxn̩ˌʔɛndə]
A1
Nouns
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Tags (Tags)
time A1-vocabulary calendar leisure compound-noun
Wochenende is a neuter noun (das Wochenende). It's a compound word formed from 'Woche' (week) and 'Ende' (end). In German, the weekend is considered to include both Saturday and Sunday. Unlike English, it's always written as one word.

Wochenende - German Nouns - Wochenende Meaning - Wochenende Translation - Wochenende Nouns Examples

Wochenende is a German Nouns

Learn Wochenende meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Wochenende is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Wochenende Examples (Beispiele) in English

Wochenende examples with English translations. See how to use Wochenende in sentences. Wochenende example sentences in English below.

Was machst du am Wochenende?
What are you doing on the weekend?
Making plans
Wir fahren über das Wochenende an die Ostsee.
We're going to the Baltic Sea over the weekend.
Travel plans
Ich habe ein langes Wochenende.
I have a long weekend.
Holiday weekend
Das war ein schönes Wochenende.
That was a nice weekend.
Recalling past weekend
Nächstes Wochenende besuche ich meine Eltern.
Next weekend I'm visiting my parents.
Future plans

Wochenende — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for Wochenende — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • Ich gehe am Wochenenden
    Ich gehe am Wochenende
    Wochenende doesn't change in the dative case when used with 'am'
  • das Wochenende (incorrect article)
    das Wochenende
    Wochenende is neuter (das), not masculine (der) or feminine (die)
  • Wochen Ende (separated)
    Wochenende
    Always written as one compound word in German

Wochenende Word Family - Wochenende Related Words - Wochenende Family Members

Wochenende Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Wochenende word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Wochenende family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Wochenende related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Compound Word Components (Bestandteile des zusammengesetzten Wortes)
Woche
Meaning: week
Example: Die Woche hat sieben Tage.
Noun
Ende
Meaning: end
Example: Das Ende des Films war traurig.
Noun
Related Verb (Verwandtes Verb)
wochenendeln
Meaning: to weekend (spend the weekend)
Tense: Präsens
Example: Wir wochenendeln oft in den Bergen.
Verb

Wochenende Usage - Wochenende Collocations - Wochenende Idioms - Wochenende Synonyms - Wochenende Antonyms

Wochenende Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Wochenende Collocations (Kollokationen)

Wochenende collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Wochenende word combinations and how to use Wochenende with other words naturally.

am Wochenende
on the weekend
High frequency
über das Wochenende
over the weekend
High frequency
langes Wochenende
long weekend
Medium frequency
Wochenende verbringen
to spend the weekend
High frequency
Wochenende planen
to plan the weekend
Medium frequency
schönes Wochenende
nice weekend
High frequency
Wochenende genießen
to enjoy the weekend
Medium frequency
Wochenende vorbereiten
to prepare for the weekend
Low frequency

Wochenende Idioms (Redewendungen)

Wochenende idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Wochenende with meanings and explanations. Master Wochenende expressions used in everyday German.

Ein Wochenende für zwei
A weekend for two
Romantic weekend getaway for a couple
Das Wochenende kommt nie
The weekend never comes
Expression of impatience when the work week feels long
Wochenende ist Wochenende
Weekend is weekend
Saying that emphasizes that weekends are for relaxation, not work

Wochenende Synonyms (Synonyme)

Wochenende synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Wochenende and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Wochenende similar words and their usage.

Samstag und Sonntag
Meaning: Saturday and Sunday
High similarity
Freizeit
Meaning: free time/leisure
Medium similarity
Ruhetage
Meaning: days of rest
Low similarity

Wochenende Antonyms (Antonyme)

Wochenende antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Wochenende. Discover Wochenende opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Wochentag
Meaning: weekday
Arbeitstag
Meaning: workday
Alltag
Meaning: everyday life/routine

Wochenende Semantically Related Words - Wochenende Contextually Related Words - Wochenende Thematically Related Words

Wochenende Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Wochenende semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Wochenende. Explore Wochenende related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Wochenende contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Freizeit Urlaub Feiertag Samstag Sonntag Ferien Pause Erholung

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