§ Definition
- Word
- weekdays (noun)
- CEFR Level
- A2
- Definition
- The days of the week other than Saturday and Sunday.
§ Where you actually hear this word
The word "weekdays" is a very common term that you will encounter in many different situations, especially when talking about schedules, work, or school. It's an essential word for understanding daily routines and plans.
At work, you'll hear "weekdays" frequently. For example, a colleague might say, "I'm usually in the office on weekdays from 9 to 5." Or your boss might announce, "We have a team meeting every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during weekdays." You might also see it in an email about office hours: "Our customer service is available on weekdays from 8 AM to 6 PM."
I always feel tired on weekdays because I have to wake up early for work.
In a school setting, "weekdays" is equally common. Teachers might tell students, "Remember to finish your homework by the end of the weekdays." Or a student might complain, "I have extracurricular activities every weekday after school." You might also see it on a school calendar or schedule: "Classes are held on weekdays from September to June."
The library is open late on weekdays for students to study.
When you're reading or watching the news, "weekdays" often comes up in reports about traffic, weather, or economic activity. For instance, a traffic report might state, "Expect heavier traffic on the highways during weekdays morning and evening commutes." A weather forecast could say, "Sunny skies are expected for the upcoming weekdays." An economic news segment might report, "Stock markets are open for trading on weekdays."
The museum offers free admission on weekdays before noon.
You'll also hear "weekdays" in more casual conversations when people are making plans or discussing their routines. For example:
- "What do you usually do on weekdays?"
- "I prefer to go shopping on weekdays because it's less crowded."
- "He works long hours during the weekdays and relaxes on the weekend."
- "Many restaurants offer special lunch menus on weekdays."
Understanding and using "weekdays" correctly will greatly enhance your ability to discuss schedules, plan events, and comprehend information related to daily life in English. It's a fundamental word for coordinating activities and understanding when things happen.
Exemplos por nível
Most people work on weekdays and have the weekends off.
평일에는 대부분의 사람들이 일하고 주말에는 쉬어요.
Use 'on weekdays' to indicate that an action happens during the weekdays.
The gym is usually less crowded on weekday mornings.
체육관은 보통 평일 아침에 덜 붐벼요.
'Weekday mornings' refers to the mornings of Monday through Friday.
I prefer to do my grocery shopping on a weekday to avoid the crowds.
저는 인파를 피하기 위해 평일에 장을 보는 것을 선호해요.
'On a weekday' means on any single day from Monday to Friday.
The museum offers special discounts for students during weekdays.
박물관은 평일 동안 학생들에게 특별 할인을 제공해요.
'During weekdays' specifies a period of time.
She has a busy schedule with meetings all through the weekdays.
그녀는 평일 내내 회의로 바쁜 일정을 가지고 있어요.
'All through the weekdays' emphasizes the entire duration of the weekdays.
Public transport is much busier during peak hours on weekdays.
대중교통은 평일 피크 시간에 훨씬 더 붐벼요.
'On weekdays' is used to specify when public transport is busy.
Many restaurants offer a special lunch menu only on weekdays.
많은 식당들이 평일에만 특별 점심 메뉴를 제공해요.
'Only on weekdays' highlights the exclusivity of the offer to those days.
He usually studies late into the night on weekdays to prepare for his exams.
그는 시험 준비를 위해 평일 밤늦게까지 공부하는 편이에요.
'On weekdays' indicates the regular occurrence of this activity.
Teste-se 30 perguntas
Which days are considered weekdays?
Weekdays are the days from Monday to Friday, not including the weekend.
Most people go to work or school during the ____.
Work and school usually happen on weekdays, from Monday to Friday.
If today is Tuesday, then it is a ____.
Tuesday is one of the days from Monday to Friday, so it's a weekday.
Saturday is a weekday.
Saturday is part of the weekend, not a weekday.
Most shops are open on weekdays.
Many shops are open from Monday to Friday.
There are five weekdays in a typical week.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday are the five weekdays.
Write three sentences about what you usually do on weekdays.
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Sample answer
On weekdays, I usually go to work. I wake up early and have breakfast. In the evening, I cook dinner and relax.
Describe your favorite weekday activity in two or three sentences.
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Sample answer
My favorite weekday activity is going to the gym. I like to exercise after work. It helps me feel good.
Imagine you have an extra hour every weekday. What would you do with it? Write two sentences.
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Sample answer
If I had an extra hour every weekday, I would read a book. Or maybe I would learn a new language.
What does Anna usually do after work on weekdays?
Read this passage:
My name is Anna. I work from Monday to Friday. On these days, I wake up at 7 AM, eat breakfast, and then go to my office. I usually have lunch with my colleagues. After work, I go home and prepare dinner. I always look forward to the weekend, but my weekdays are productive.
What does Anna usually do after work on weekdays?
The passage states, 'After work, I go home and prepare dinner.'
The passage states, 'After work, I go home and prepare dinner.'
When does Mark play basketball?
Read this passage:
Mark is a student. He has classes from Monday to Friday. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, he also plays basketball after school. His weekdays are busy, but he likes to keep active. On weekends, he often relaxes at home.
When does Mark play basketball?
The passage says, 'On Tuesdays and Thursdays, he also plays basketball after school.'
The passage says, 'On Tuesdays and Thursdays, he also plays basketball after school.'
What time does Maria finish work on weekdays?
Read this passage:
Maria loves her job, but she also loves her free time. During the weekdays, she is at her office from 9 AM to 5 PM. In the evenings, she sometimes watches TV or goes for a walk. She thinks weekdays are important for work, and weekends are important for rest.
What time does Maria finish work on weekdays?
The passage mentions, 'During the weekdays, she is at her office from 9 AM to 5 PM.'
The passage mentions, 'During the weekdays, she is at her office from 9 AM to 5 PM.'
This sentence describes a regular activity that happens during the weekdays.
This sentence indicates that studying is an activity done during the weekdays.
This sentence specifies that school attendance occurs on weekdays.
I usually work from Monday to Friday, so the ____ are my busiest days.
The sentence refers to working days, which are Monday to Friday, also known as weekdays.
Most shops are open during the ____, but some have shorter hours on Saturdays.
The context of shops being open and then having shorter hours on Saturdays implies that 'weekdays' is the correct term for the main operating days.
My children attend school only on ____; they are at home on Saturday and Sunday.
The sentence specifies that the children are at home on Saturday and Sunday, meaning they attend school during the other days, which are the weekdays.
The gym is always more crowded during the ____ evenings after people finish work.
The phrase 'after people finish work' indicates that the evenings being referred to are those of the standard workweek, hence 'weekday' evenings.
She prefers to run her errands on ____ mornings to avoid the large crowds.
To avoid large crowds, it is logical to run errands during quieter times, which are typically 'weekday' mornings when many people are at work or school.
Public transport can be quite busy during the ____ rush hour, from Monday to Friday.
The mention of 'rush hour' and 'from Monday to Friday' clearly points to the 'weekday' period when people commute to and from work.
The company operates with a lean staff on weekends, but during the __________, we have a full complement of employees to handle the increased workload.
The sentence implies a contrast between the reduced staff on weekends and a full staff during the period of increased workload, which refers to the regular working days. 'Weekdays' correctly fills this semantic gap.
Despite the prevailing notion that urban life is perpetually bustling, many city centers become surprisingly serene during the late hours of the __________, a stark contrast to the daytime commotion.
The context contrasts the late hours of a 'weekday' with the 'daytime commotion' and the 'perpetually bustling' urban life. A single 'weekday' is implied by 'late hours of the', referring to a single day within the work week.
Commuters often face significantly longer travel times during the morning and evening rush hours on __________, as opposed to the comparatively lighter traffic experienced on Saturdays and Sundays.
The sentence clearly contrasts the heavy traffic during rush hours with the lighter traffic on Saturdays and Sundays. This indicates that the blank refers to the working days, which are 'weekdays'.
The stringent deadlines and constant demands of the project meant that working late into the evening was a common occurrence on __________, leaving little time for personal pursuits.
The phrase 'stringent deadlines and constant demands of the project' points to the working days. The contrast with 'leaving little time for personal pursuits' reinforces that these are the busy workdays.
While the museum offers free admission on the first Sunday of every month, visitors wishing to avoid large crowds should consider planning their visit for a quiet __________ morning.
The sentence contrasts the crowded 'first Sunday of every month' with a 'quiet morning' for avoiding large crowds. This implies a regular working day, thus 'weekday' is the correct choice.
The restaurant, known for its delectable lunch specials, sees a considerable influx of office workers and local patrons during the lunch hours on __________, creating a vibrant and bustling atmosphere.
The mention of 'office workers' and 'lunch specials' during 'lunch hours' points directly to the working days of the week. 'Weekdays' is the appropriate term for these days.
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Exemplo
The office is open on weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM.
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