weekend

Senso (Inglese)

Noun

The break in the working week, usually two days including the traditional holy or sabbath day. Thus in western countries, Saturday and Sunday.

Verb

To spend the weekend.

Adj

1. Of, relating to or for the weekend.
2. Occurring at the weekend.

Sinonimi

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Saturday and Sunday

Pronunciato come (IPA)

/wiːˈkɛnd/

Etimologia (Inglese)

From week + end. Originally a Northern England regionalism (see 1903 quotation), in more general use from late 19th century. Compare Saterland Frisian Wiekeneende (“weekend”), West Frisian wykein (“weekend”), Dutch weekeinde (“weekend”), German Low German Wekenenn (“weekend”), German Wochenende (“weekend”).

Frasi

Have you planned your weekend activity yet ?

Hai già programmato la tua attività del fine settimana?