week
week; seven-day period
Beginner Noun common
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Pronunciation
ʋeːk
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Cultural Note
In the Netherlands, the week officially starts on Monday, not Sunday as in some other cultures. The Dutch use week numbers extensively — you'll often hear 'in week 32' instead of a specific date, especially for planning vacations and business.
📝 Example Sentences
Ik ga volgende week op vakantie.
I'm going on vacation next week.
We zien elkaar twee keer per week.
We see each other twice a week.
Het was een drukke week.
It was a busy week.