Meaning
Wishing someone a good weekend.
Cultural Background
Dutch people are very direct. If they say 'fijn weekend', they mean it, but they also value the boundary between work and home. In Flanders, the phrase is used similarly, but sometimes 'Prettig weekend' is preferred in more formal settings.
The 'Alvast' trick
Add 'alvast' if it's Thursday. It means 'in advance' and makes you sound very natural.
Don't overthink it
It's a standard phrase. A simple smile is just as important as the words.
Meaning
Wishing someone a good weekend.
The 'Alvast' trick
Add 'alvast' if it's Thursday. It means 'in advance' and makes you sound very natural.
Don't overthink it
It's a standard phrase. A simple smile is just as important as the words.
Test Yourself
Which is the correct way to wish someone a nice weekend?
___ weekend!
'Fijn' is the standard adjective for this expression.
Complete the sentence for a Friday afternoon.
Tot maandag, ___ weekend!
'Fijn weekend' is the fixed collocation.
When do you use this phrase?
You are leaving the office on Friday at 5 PM.
It is the appropriate closing for the end of the work week.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
When to say what
Friday
- • Fijn weekend
Any day
- • Fijne dag
Practice Bank
3 exercises___ weekend!
'Fijn' is the standard adjective for this expression.
Tot maandag, ___ weekend!
'Fijn weekend' is the fixed collocation.
You are leaving the office on Friday at 5 PM.
It is the appropriate closing for the end of the work week.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsNo, it's specifically for the transition to the weekend. On Saturday, just say 'Fijn weekend' if you are leaving them for the rest of the weekend.
It is neutral. It works in almost every situation.
Related Phrases
Prettig weekend
synonymPleasant weekend
Fijne dag
similarHave a nice day
Tot maandag
builds onSee you Monday
