How do you use "weekend" in a sentence?

What are you doing at the weekend? We usually visit my parents at the weekend. I need to finish this report before the weekend.

weekend

Q: What does "weekend" mean?

Saturday and Sunday; the end of the working week The word 'weekend' refers to Saturday and Sunday, the days at the end of the working week when most people have time off. In British English, you might say 'at the weekend' rather than 'on the weekend.' It's commonly used to discuss leisure plans and activities.

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Meaning: Saturday and Sunday; the end of the working week

周末

fin de semana

週末

주말

The word 'weekend' refers to Saturday and Sunday, the days at the end of the working week when most people have time off. In British English, you might say 'at the weekend' rather than 'on the weekend.' It's commonly used to discuss leisure plans and activities.

「weekend」指的是周六和周日，即工作周结束时大多数人休息的日子。在英式英语中，人们常说「at the weekend」而不是「on the weekend」。这个词常用于讨论休闲计划和活动。

La palabra «weekend» se refiere al sábado y domingo, los días al final de la semana laboral cuando la mayoría de las personas tienen tiempo libre. En inglés británico, se dice «at the weekend» en lugar de «on the weekend». Se usa comúnmente para hablar de planes de ocio y actividades.

「weekend」は土曜日と日曜日、つまり労働週の終わりで多くの人が休みを取る日を指します。イギリス英語では「on the weekend」ではなく「at the weekend」と言うことが多いです。余暇の計画や活動について話す際によく使われます。

'weekend'은 토요일과 일요일, 즉 근무일이 끝나고 대부분의 사람들이 쉬는 날을 가리킵니다. 영국 영어에서는 'on the weekend' 대신 'at the weekend'이라고 말하기도 합니다. 여가 계획이나 활동을 이야기할 때 흔히 사용됩니다.

Examples

What are you doing at the weekend?
你周末打算做什么？
¿Qué vas a hacer el fin de semana?
週末は何をする予定ですか？
주말에 뭐 할 거예요?
We usually visit my parents at the weekend.
我们通常周末去看望我父母。
Normalmente visitamos a mis padres el fin de semana.
私たちは普段週末に両親を訪ねます。
우리는 보통 주말에 부모님을 방문합니다.
I need to finish this report before the weekend.
我需要在周末之前完成这份报告。
Necesito terminar este informe antes del fin de semana.
週末までにこのレポートを終わらせないといけません。
주말 전까지 이 보고서를 끝내야 합니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

A compound of 'week' + 'end', first recorded in the 1630s. The concept of a two-day weekend is relatively modern; Saturday was a full working day until the early 20th century.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Story & Trivia

The concept of a two-day weekend is relatively recent. Until the early 20th century, Saturday was a full working day. The five-day working week became standard in Britain after campaigns by trade unions and religious groups who wanted workers to have time for worship and rest.