Wochenende
weekend
Beginner Noun Neuter
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Pronunciation
/ˈvɔ.xn̩.ˌʔɛn.də/
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Cultural Note
Germans take their weekends seriously. Most shops close by 8 PM on Saturday and remain closed all day Sunday due to the Ladenschlussgesetz (shop closing law). Sundays are traditionally reserved for rest, family, and Kuchen (cake) with coffee.
📝 Example Sentences
Was machst du am Wochenende?
What are you doing on the weekend?
Wir verbringen das Wochenende zusammen.
We're spending the weekend together.
Schönes Wochenende!
Have a nice weekend!