week-end
The weekend is the time at the end of the week when many people do not work.
Explanation at your level:
The weekend is Saturday and Sunday. You do not work or go to school. It is a happy time!
Most people rest on the weekend. You can go to the park or see your friends. It starts on Friday night.
The weekend is the break between two work weeks. It is common to ask, 'What did you do over the weekend?' to start a conversation.
The term weekend is culturally significant as it represents the boundary between labor and leisure. It is often used to describe short trips or specific social plans.
While the weekend is standardly Saturday and Sunday, the term can be used loosely to describe any period of respite. In some industries, 'working the weekend' is a necessity, highlighting the shifting nature of modern labor.
The evolution of the weekend reflects profound societal shifts in labor rights and leisure culture. Historically, the concept was a hard-won victory for the working class, transforming the 'end of the week' into a protected period of personal autonomy.
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- The weekend is Saturday and Sunday.
- It is a time for rest and leisure.
- It is a compound of 'week' and 'end'.
- It is a universal concept for work-life balance.
The weekend is the highlight of the week for most people! It is that sweet spot when the work or school week ends, and you get some free time to relax, hang out with friends, or pursue your hobbies.
While it technically includes Saturday and Sunday, many people start their weekend feeling on Friday evening. It is a universal concept that helps us balance our busy lives with much-needed downtime.
The word weekend is a compound of 'week' and 'end'. It first appeared in the late 19th century in Northern England.
Before the Industrial Revolution, people often worked six days a week. The concept of a two-day break gained popularity as labor movements fought for better conditions and more leisure time for workers.
You use weekend in almost every casual conversation. We often say 'have a good weekend' as a polite parting phrase on Fridays.
Common collocations include busy weekend, long weekend (when a holiday is attached), and weekend getaway. It is used in both professional and casual settings.
1. Weekend warrior: Someone who only does an activity, like sports, on the weekend. 2. Long weekend: A weekend extended by a holiday. 3. Work the weekend: To have to work when others are resting. 4. Weekend vibes: The relaxed feeling of the weekend. 5. Spend the weekend: To stay somewhere for the duration of the weekend.
The plural is weekends. We usually use the preposition 'at' (at the weekend) in British English, while Americans prefer 'on' (on the weekend).
Pronunciation: /ˈwiːk.end/. The stress is usually on the first syllable. It rhymes with 'attend' or 'defend'.
Fun Fact
It was originally used in Northern England to describe the time off from work.
Pronunciation Guide
Clear 'week' sound followed by 'end'.
Similar to UK, slightly more emphasis on the 'end'.
Common Errors
- Mispronouncing the 'k'
- Putting stress on 'end'
- Dropping the 'd'
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Very easy to read.
Very easy to write.
Very easy to say.
Very easy to hear.
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
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Grammar to Know
Prepositions of time
on the weekend
Compound nouns
weekend
Articles
the weekend
Examples by Level
I like the weekend.
I enjoy the two days off.
Simple noun usage.
I sleep on the weekend.
The weekend is fun.
I play on the weekend.
No school on the weekend.
I see my family on the weekend.
I love the weekend.
The weekend is short.
What are you doing this weekend?
I had a great weekend.
We went to the beach last weekend.
Are you working this weekend?
I always relax on the weekend.
The weekend went by so fast.
Let's meet up this weekend.
I need a long weekend.
I usually spend my weekends hiking.
Did you have a productive weekend?
I'm planning a weekend getaway.
He works every other weekend.
The weekend is the perfect time to catch up on chores.
I'm looking forward to the weekend.
They spent the whole weekend cleaning.
It was a busy weekend for everyone.
I'm hoping to get some work done over the weekend.
The city is always crowded on the weekend.
She's a real weekend warrior when it comes to gardening.
We're planning a weekend trip to the mountains.
I try to disconnect from email during the weekend.
The weekend flew by, as it always does.
He's working through the weekend to meet the deadline.
It's a long weekend, so we're going away.
The weekend serves as a vital psychological buffer against burnout.
Many businesses thrive on weekend foot traffic.
I prefer to keep my weekends free of obligations.
The weekend schedule is quite flexible.
He spent the weekend immersed in his research.
A weekend retreat is exactly what I need.
The weekend atmosphere in the city is electric.
We should make the most of this long weekend.
The concept of the weekend is a social construct that varies by culture.
He treated the weekend as an opportunity for intellectual rejuvenation.
The weekend was a blur of social engagements.
She found the weekend to be a period of profound solitude.
The weekend provides a necessary respite from the daily grind.
His weekend habits were strictly regimented.
The weekend is the cornerstone of modern work-life balance.
They enjoyed a leisurely weekend in the countryside.
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Idioms & Expressions
"Weekend warrior"
Someone who only does something on weekends.
He is a weekend warrior at the gym.
casual"Long weekend"
A weekend with an extra day off.
I love a long weekend.
neutral"Save for the weekend"
To keep something for later.
I'm saving this wine for the weekend.
neutral"Weekend vibes"
The relaxed feeling of the weekend.
Enjoying the weekend vibes!
casual"Over the weekend"
During the course of the weekend.
I'll do it over the weekend.
neutral"Weekend plans"
What you intend to do.
What are your weekend plans?
neutralEasily Confused
Similar spelling
Weekday is Mon-Fri, weekend is Sat-Sun
I work on a weekday.
Similar root
Lasting a whole week
A week-long trip.
Literal meaning
Can mean Friday or the actual weekend
See you at the end of the week.
Similar root
Happening every week
A weekly meeting.
Sentence Patterns
I have [plans] for the weekend.
I have plans for the weekend.
The weekend is [adjective].
The weekend is short.
I spend the weekend [verb-ing].
I spend the weekend reading.
We are going away for the weekend.
We are going away for the weekend.
It's a long weekend.
It's a long weekend.
語族
Nouns
Adjectives
関連
How to Use It
10
Formality Scale
よくある間違い
Weekend is used as an adjective here.
Use 'on' for days.
Needs an article.
Don't use possessive unless referring to something belonging to the weekend.
Usually singular when referring to the concept.
Tips
Memory Palace
Imagine a wall at the end of the week that stops work.
Native usage
Use 'have a good weekend' when leaving work.
Cultural insight
In the UK, say 'at the weekend'.
Grammar shortcut
Weekend is a noun.
Say it right
Stress the first syllable.
Mistake to avoid
Don't say 'in the weekend'.
Did you know?
The weekend was a result of labor laws.
Study smart
Use it in your daily diary entries.
Rhyme time
Think of a 'friend' at the 'weekend'.
Context
Use it to talk about your plans.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Week + End = The end of the week.
Visual Association
A calendar with Saturday and Sunday circled in red.
Word Web
チャレンジ
Write down 3 things you want to do next weekend.
語源
English
Original meaning: The end of the week
文化的な背景
None, universally understood.
The weekend is a protected time in most English-speaking countries.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Work
- Looking forward to the weekend
- Work the weekend
- Weekend shift
Social
- Weekend plans
- Weekend getaway
- See you this weekend
Travel
- Weekend trip
- Weekend break
- Weekend package
General
- Have a good weekend
- Over the weekend
- Every weekend
Conversation Starters
"What are your plans for the weekend?"
"Did you do anything fun over the weekend?"
"Do you prefer a long weekend or a normal one?"
"What is your favorite way to spend the weekend?"
"Are you working this weekend?"
Journal Prompts
Describe your perfect weekend.
What did you do last weekend?
Why is the weekend important to you?
If you could have a 3-day weekend every week, what would you do?
よくある質問
8 問Usually, it is considered the start of the weekend feeling.
Yes, it is a compound word.
No, some countries have weekends on Friday and Saturday.
Yes, to describe recurring events.
A weekend with an extra day off.
It is neutral and used everywhere.
I have plans for the weekend.
Friend, send, mend.
自分をテスト
I am happy because it is the ___.
Weekend is the time off.
Which days are the weekend?
The weekend is Saturday and Sunday.
A long weekend is shorter than a normal weekend.
A long weekend is longer.
Word
意味
Idiom matching.
Subject-verb-object order.
I am planning a ___ getaway.
Weekend getaway is a common phrase.
What does 'weekend' symbolize?
It symbolizes rest.
The word weekend emerged in the 18th century.
It emerged in the 19th century.
The weekend acts as a ___ from the grind.
Respite means rest.
What is the etymological root?
It is Germanic.
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Summary
The weekend is your well-deserved break from the busy week!
- The weekend is Saturday and Sunday.
- It is a time for rest and leisure.
- It is a compound of 'week' and 'end'.
- It is a universal concept for work-life balance.
Memory Palace
Imagine a wall at the end of the week that stops work.
Native usage
Use 'have a good weekend' when leaving work.
Cultural insight
In the UK, say 'at the weekend'.
Grammar shortcut
Weekend is a noun.
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