German · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Week" in German: Woche
die Woche
Week in German is die Woche. You will hear diese Woche, nächste Woche, and jede Woche constantly. The weekend is das Wochenende.
Work update
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How to pronounce Woche
Say it
VOH-khuh
/ˈvɔxə/
VOH-khuh. The w is a v sound. Soft ch after o. Final e is a light uh.
"Week" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Woche | the week Feminine noun. | Feminine noun. |
| diese / nächste Woche | this / next week Time phrases without a preposition. | Time phrases without a preposition. |
| jede Woche | every week Frequency. | Frequency. |
| das Wochenende | the weekend Compound from Woche + Ende. | Compound from Woche + Ende. |
How to use Woche in real life
- 1Work update
Diese Woche habe ich wenig Zeit.
I have little time this week.
Diese Woche needs no in or an.
- 2Making plans
Nächste Woche passen wir besser.
Next week suits us better.
Nächste Woche is a set time phrase.
- 3Gym habit
Ich gehe dreimal die Woche schwimmen.
I go swimming three times a week.
Die Woche after a number means per week.
Mistakes English speakers make with Woche
Incorrect: in der nächste Woche
Correct: nächste Woche
Say nächste Woche without in der in everyday speech.
Incorrect: am Woche
Correct: in der Woche / unter der Woche
For weekdays versus weekend use unter der Woche or in der Woche.
Good to know
Germans plan tightly around die Woche and das Wochenende. Asking Hast du nächste Woche Zeit? is normal small talk. Many shops still treat Sunday as quiet, so weekend errands cluster on Saturday.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Scheduling a language exchange
ChatPal
Schaffst du es diese Woche noch?
Can you still manage it this week?
You
Diese Woche wird eng. Geht nächste Woche?
This week is tight. Does next week work?
ChatPal
Ja. Mitte der Woche wäre gut.
Yes. Midweek would be good.
You
Mittwoch also. Eine Stunde reicht die Woche.
Wednesday then. One hour is enough for the week.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Week" in German
How do you say this week?
Diese Woche.
How do you say next week?
Nächste Woche.
What is weekend in German?
Das Wochenende.
How do you say three times a week?
Dreimal die Woche.
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