Weekend Meaning in English
word
/ˈwiˌkɛnd/
WEE-kend
/wiːkˈɛnd/
wee-KEND
Definition
The period of time at the end of the week, usually including Saturday and Sunday, when people often do not work or go to school.
Usage & Nuances
Used as both noun and sometimes adjective (as in 'weekend plans'). Most often refers to Saturday and Sunday, but in some cultures, can refer to other days depending on the workweek. Often appears with verbs like 'spend', 'enjoy', 'have', or in phrases like 'this weekend', 'over the weekend'.
Spanish: fin de semanaPortuguese (BR): fim de semanaPortuguese (PT): fim de semanaChinese (Simplified): 周末Chinese (Traditional): 週末Hindi: सप्ताहांतArabic: عطلة نهاية الأسبوعBengali: সপ্তাহান্ত - উইকএন্ডRussian: выходныеJapanese: 週末Vietnamese: cuối tuầnKorean: 주말Turkish: hafta sonuUrdu: ہفتہ کا آخرIndonesian: akhir pekan
Example Sentences
I will visit my grandparents this weekend.
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Many people relax during the weekend.
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My favorite weekend activity is hiking.
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Do you have any fun plans for the weekend?
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The weather was perfect all weekend.
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After a long week, I just want to sleep in on the weekend.
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