Schönes Wochenende
Have a nice weekend
Beginner Phrase
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Pronunciation
/ˈʃøːnəs ˈvɔxn̩ˌɛndə/
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Cultural Note
Germans take weekends seriously — many shops close early on Saturdays and remain closed on Sundays (Sonntagsruhe). Wishing someone 'Schönes Wochenende' on Friday afternoon is standard among colleagues and even shopkeepers.
📝 Example Sentences
Schönes Wochenende, bis Montag!
Have a nice weekend, see you Monday!
Ich wünsche Ihnen ein schönes Wochenende.
I wish you a nice weekend.
Danke, dir auch ein schönes Wochenende!
Thanks, you too have a nice weekend!