German Phrase
Am Wochenende ist Zeit zum Entspannen und Spaß haben.
Meaning
The sentence means “On the weekend there is time to relax and have fun.” It highlights the weekend as a period for leisure activities rather than work.
When to use
Use this phrase when you talk about weekend plans, suggest a break, or describe how you usually spend your free time on Saturdays and Sundays.
✦Grammar Breakdown
AmWochenendeistZeitzumEntspannenundSpaßhaben
Am = an dem
"Am" is the contraction of "an dem" and is used to indicate a point in time, such as a day or weekend.
zum = zu + dem
"zum" combines the preposition "zu" with the dative article "dem" and is used before infinitives to express purpose.
Infinitive as noun
When an infinitive follows "zum", it functions like a noun (e.g., "zum Entspannen" = "for relaxing").
Spaß haben
"Spaß haben" is a fixed verb phrase meaning "to have fun"; it does not change its word order.
🗨In Conversation
Was machst du am Wochenende?
What are you doing this weekend?
Ich habe Zeit zum Entspannen und Spaß haben.
I have time to relax and have fun.
✕Common Mistakes
Am Wochenende gibt Zeit zum Entspannen und Spaß haben.
When you use "gibt" you need the impersonal construction "es gibt"; "gibt Zeit" alone is ungrammatical.
Am Wochenende ist Zeit zu Entspannen und Spaß haben.
"zu" alone cannot be used before an infinitive; it must be "zum" (zu + dem).
Am Wochenende ist Zeit zum Entspannen und Spaß, haben.
Do not separate "Spaß" and "haben" with a comma or other word; they stay together as a fixed phrase.
↔Alternatives
Am Wochenende kann man sich entspannen und Spaß haben.
On the weekend one can relax and have fun.
Am Wochenende gibt es Zeit zum Entspannen und zum Vergnügen.
On the weekend there is time for relaxing and for enjoyment.
Am Wochenende steht Entspannung und Spaß auf dem Plan.
Relaxation and fun are on the agenda for the weekend.
Cultural Tip
In German‑speaking countries the weekend (Samstag und Sonntag) is traditionally a time for "Feierabend" – the end of work. Many people head to parks, Biergärten, or family gatherings. Using "Zeit zum" + infinitive sounds natural and slightly formal; in casual speech you might hear "Am Wochenende kann ich mich entspannen und Spaß haben."