In German
Freitag
Meaning: Friday
Example sentences
AmFreitaggehenwirinsKino.
On Friday we're going to the cinema.
FreitagsesseichFisch.
On Fridays I eat fish.
EndlichistFreitag!
Finally, it's Friday!
Grammar note
“Freitag” is masculine. Use “am Freitag” for one day and “freitags” for a weekly habit.
Common mistake
Don't confuse “Freitag” with “frei” (free). They're related, but “frei haben” means to have time off, not the day itself.
Quick check
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
How do you say “TGIF” in German?
“Endlich Freitag!”, meaning “Finally Friday!”.
Why is Friday linked to “frei”?
The word comes from “Frija”, a goddess, and is linked in meaning to “frei” in everyday talk about having the day off.