Category: Daily LifePart of speech: nounDifficulty: Common
Weekend
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English meaning: Weekend
Definition
Saturday and Sunday, the days off work.
Example
“Hvad laver du i weekenden?”
In English: “What are you doing on the weekend?”
Another example: “Vi tager til sommerhus i weekenden.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A neutral noun meaning weekend, borrowed from English and fully integrated; everyday register. Common in 'god weekend' (have a good weekend) as a Friday farewell.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
The term 'weekend' is a loanword from English, reflecting international influence and the adoption of a two-day break from work or school in Danish culture. It has gained popularity since the mid-20th century.
Common Collocations
- god weekend
- i weekenden
- en lang weekend
- planer for weekenden
- hele weekenden
Word Forms
en weekend; flertal: weekender; bestemt: weekenden / weekenderne
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