German · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Weekend" in German: Wochenende
das Wochenende
Weekend in German is das Wochenende, neuter. Plans happen am Wochenende. Short texts often use WE.
Making plans
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How to pronounce Wochenende
Say it
VOKH-en-en-deh
/ˈvɔxn̩ˌɛndə/
VOKH-en-en-deh. W like English v. Soft ch. Stress Wochen- then Ende.
"Weekend" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das Wochenende | the weekend Neuter noun. | Neuter noun. |
| am Wochenende | on the weekend Time phrase. | Time phrase. |
| Wochenend-Trip | weekend trip Travel talk. | Travel talk. |
| verlängertes Wochenende | long weekend With a Friday/Monday off. | With a Friday/Monday off. |
How to use Wochenende in real life
- 1Making plans
Am Wochenende haben wir Zeit für einen Ausflug.
On the weekend we have time for a trip.
Am Wochenende.
- 2Work chat
Schönen Feierabend—und schönes Wochenende!
Have a nice evening—and a nice weekend!
Schönes Wochenende.
- 3Review
Das Wochenende war viel zu kurz.
The weekend was much too short.
Das Wochenende.
Mistakes English speakers make with Wochenende
Incorrect: Der Wochenende kommt.
Correct: Das Wochenende kommt.
Wochenende is neuter: das Wochenende.
Incorrect: Im Wochenende gehe ich schwimmen.
Correct: Am Wochenende gehe ich schwimmen.
Use am Wochenende, not im.
Good to know
Schönes Wochenende! is the Friday workplace chorus. Many shops open Saturday but stay closed Sunday—plan groceries before the Wochenende lull.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Friday afternoon desk chat
ChatPal
Was machst du am Wochenende?
What are you doing on the weekend?
You
Ausschlafen. Das Wochenende gehört mir.
Sleeping in. The weekend is mine.
ChatPal
Respekt. Ich arbeite halb am Wochenende.
Respect. I'm working half the weekend.
You
Dann rette dir wenigstens Sonntag vom Wochenende.
Then at least save Sunday from the weekend.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Weekend" in German
What gender is Wochenende?
Neuter: das Wochenende.
How do you say on the weekend?
Am Wochenende.
How do you wish someone a nice weekend?
Schönes Wochenende!
Is WE understood?
Yes in informal messages—short for Wochenende.
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