friday
word
/ˈfɹaɪˌdeɪ/
FRY-day
/ˈfɹaɪdeɪ/
FRY-day
Definition
Friday is the day of the week after Thursday and before Saturday. In many places, it is the last work or school day before the weekend.
Usage & Nuances
Usually written with a capital F: 'Friday'. Common patterns: 'on Friday', 'every Friday', 'Friday night'. In casual speech, people often use it to suggest relief or excitement because the weekend is near.
Spanish: viernesPortuguese (BR): sexta-feiraPortuguese (PT): sexta-feiraChinese (Simplified): 星期五Chinese (Traditional): 星期五Hindi: शुक्रवारArabic: يوم الجمعةBengali: শুক্রবারRussian: пятницаJapanese: 金曜日Vietnamese: thứ SáuKorean: 금요일Turkish: CumaUrdu: جمعہIndonesian: Jumat
Example Sentences
We have a test on Friday.
basic
My sister arrives this Friday.
basic
The store closes early on Friday.
basic
Thank God it's Friday.
natural
Are you free Friday night?
natural
By Friday, I was completely exhausted.
natural