Die Woche
Example: Ich arbeite fünf Tage in der Woche.
Definition
"Die Woche" refers to a period of seven consecutive days, commonly used to organize time in calendars and schedules. It typically starts on Monday and ends on Sunday, marking a standard unit for measuring and planning activities, such as work or leisure.
Etymology
The term "die Woche" originates from Old High German "woche," which means a sequence of days. It is related to the Proto-Germanic word "wikōn" and the Latin "vīcēsima," meaning a group of twenty, reflecting the ancient practice of dividing time into segments. Did you know that the concept of a seven-day week has roots in ancient Babylonian astronomy?
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"Die Woche" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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