Usage Note
Wochenende literally joins Woche (week) and Ende (end). The standard greeting is Schönes Wochenende! ('Have a nice weekend!'). Germans say am Wochenende for 'on the weekend', using an plus dative.
Examples
"Am Wochenende fahren wir weg."
Natural Translation
We're going away at the weekend.
Literal Translation
At-the weekend drive we away.
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