Swahili · Daily Life
wikendi
Weekend
Beginnernoun
Definition
Saturday and Sunday, the days off work.
Example
Wikendi hii tunaenda pwani.
This weekend we are going to the coast.
Etymology
'Wikendi' is a direct borrowing from the English word 'weekend', reflecting modern cultural influences and transitions.
How & Where It’s Used
'Wikendi' is commonly used in informal spoken language and written formats among urban populations, often in contexts of leisure and social planning.