German word

Woche

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvɔxə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounweek

Example

In zwei Wochen fahren wir nach Berlin.

We are going to Berlin in two weeks.

Illustration for Woche (week)

More examples

Diese Woche habe ich viel zu tun.

This week I have a lot to do.

Core concept

A repeating calendar block that organizes appointments, weekdays, and plans into a larger rhythm.

Common phrases

  • diese Woche

    this week

  • in zwei Wochen

    in two weeks

  • vor einer Woche

    a week ago

Similar words

Tag: A 24-hour period or one calendar date.
Wochenende: The two days at the end of the week, often free from work or school.
Monat: A calendar period of roughly four weeks, lasting 28 to 31 days.

Definition in German

Eine Zeitspanne von sieben aufeinanderfolgenden Tagen, im Alltag meist als Kalenderwoche gebraucht.

Word origin

Woche is an inherited Germanic noun related to English week, with Old High German woch(a) and Middle High German woche as earlier forms.

Usage tips

  • Woche is feminine, so the plural is Wochen and the phrase in zwei Wochen uses the dative plural after in for a future point in time.

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