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German Phrase

Wir haben bis Freitag Zeit.

/viːɐ̯ ˈhaːbn̩ bɪs ˈfʁaɪ̯taːk ˈtsaɪ̯t/
Meaning"We have time until Friday."
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Meaning

The sentence states that we are free or have a deadline that lasts up to Friday. It can refer to having enough time to finish a task, or simply being available for an appointment before the end of the week. The focus is on the time window that ends on Friday, not on the amount of time itself.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you want to tell a colleague, friend, or client that you are available or that a deadline is set for Friday. It works well in both casual conversations (e.g., making plans) and formal settings (e.g., project timelines).

✦Grammar Breakdown

WirhabenbisFreitagZeit

1

Wir

Personal pronoun, first‑person plural, nominative case.

2

haben

Verb 'haben' in present indicative, 1st person plural; expresses possession or availability.

3

bis

Preposition meaning 'until'; it governs the accusative case (Freitag).

4

Freitag

Proper noun, day of the week; accusative form is identical to the nominative.

5

Zeit

Feminine noun meaning 'time'; used without an article in this idiom.

🗨In Conversation

A

Wir haben bis Freitag Zeit, das Projekt abzuschließen.

We have time until Friday to finish the project.

Gut, dann können wir das Meeting am Mittwoch planen.

Great, then we can schedule the meeting for Wednesday.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Wir haben zu Freitag Zeit.

    The preposition for a deadline is 'bis', not 'zu'.

  • Wir haben bis Freitag die Zeit.

    In this idiom you do not use an article before 'Zeit'.

↔Alternatives

  • Wir haben bis Freitag noch Zeit.

    We still have time until Friday.

  • Wir haben bis Freitag Zeit dafür.

    We have time for it until Friday.

  • Wir haben bis Freitag Zeit zur Verfügung.

    We have time available until Friday.

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Cultural Tip

In German, the preposition 'bis' is the go‑to word for deadlines and time limits; it always takes the accusative case, so the day name stays unchanged. Saying 'Zeit haben' without an article is idiomatic – adding 'die' (e.g., 'die Zeit') would sound unnatural in this construction. In business emails you’ll often see this phrase to confirm a delivery or meeting window, while in everyday speech it can simply mean 'we’re free until Friday'.