Einmal pro Woche
Example: Wir gehen einmal pro Woche ins Schwimmbad.
Definition
"Einmal pro Woche" is a German expression meaning 'once a week,' indicating that an action or event happens one time during each week. For example, in the phrase 'Wir gehen einmal pro Woche ins Schwimmbad,' it means 'We go to the swimming pool once a week.'
Etymology
The phrase "einmal pro Woche" combines the German words 'einmal' meaning 'one time' and 'Woche' meaning 'week,' with 'pro' borrowed from Latin meaning 'per.' It literally translates to 'one time per week,' reflecting a straightforward way to express frequency.
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