German word

Freitagabend

Pronunciation

IPA/ˌfʁaɪ̯taːkˈaːbn̩t/

Meaning

  • masculine nounFriday evening

Example

Am Freitagabend gehen wir oft ins Kino.

We often go to the movies on Friday evenings.

Illustration for Freitagabend (Friday evening)

More examples

Am Freitagabend bespreche ich oft aktuelle politische Themen mit Kollegen.

On Friday evening, I often discuss current political topics with colleagues.

Core concept

The transition from Friday daytime into a relaxed evening of social plans or time at home.

Common phrases

  • am Freitagabend

    on Friday evening

  • jeden Freitagabend

    every Friday evening

  • letzten Freitagabend

    last Friday evening

Similar words

Abend: The time between late afternoon and night.
Freitagnacht: The late-night hours following Friday evening, often lasting past midnight.
Feierabend: Free time for rest after finishing work.
Wochenende: The days of rest that follow the working week.

Definition in German

Die Abendstunden des Freitags, oft genutzt für Freizeit, Treffen oder Erholung.

Word origin

The compound Freitagabend joins the weekday name Freitag with Abend, using the second element to specify Friday's evening period.

Usage tips

  • Freitagabend is a masculine noun, so its definite form is der Freitagabend and its plural is die Freitagabende.

Opposites

  • FreitagmorgenFriday morningnoun

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