German Phrase
Was machst du am liebsten am Wochenende?
Meaning
The sentence asks someone what activity they enjoy most during the weekend. It combines a direct question (Was?) with a superlative adverb (am liebsten) to focus on the speaker's curiosity about the listener's favorite weekend pastime.
When to use
Use this phrase in casual conversation with friends, classmates, or coworkers when you want to learn about someone's weekend preferences. It works well as a ice‑breaker or when planning group activities.
✦Grammar Breakdown
WasmachstduamliebstenamWochenende?
Was (interrogative pronoun)
Used to ask 'what' in a question; it stands at the beginning of the sentence.
machst (verb machen, 2nd person singular)
Conjugated form of 'machen' for 'du'; means 'do' or 'make'.
du (personal pronoun)
Informal singular 'you'; placed after the verb in questions.
am liebsten (superlative adverb)
Literally 'at the most liked', it expresses a preference: 'most preferably' or 'preferably'.
am Wochenende (prepositional phrase)
Literally 'at the weekend', the standard way to refer to the weekend in German.
🗨In Conversation
Was machst du am liebsten am Wochenende?
What do you like to do most on the weekend?
Ich gehe am liebsten wandern, aber manchmal treffe ich mich mit Freunden im Café.
I most like to go hiking, but sometimes I meet friends at a café.
✕Common Mistakes
Was machst du am liebsten am Wochenende
Missing the question mark makes it look like a statement; always end with '?' in written German.
Was machst du am liebsten am Wochenende?
The correct superlative form is 'am liebsten', not 'am liebsten'.
Was machst du am liebsten am Wochenend?
The noun is 'Wochenende' (neuter), not 'Wochenend'.
Was machst du am liebsten am Wochenende du?
In German questions the subject pronoun stays before the verb; placing 'du' at the end is ungrammatical.
↔Alternatives
Was hast du am Wochenende am liebsten zu tun?
What do you most like to do on the weekend?
Was machst du am Wochenende am liebsten?
What do you prefer to do on the weekend?
Welches Hobby hast du am Wochenende am liebsten?
Which hobby do you like best on the weekend?
Cultural Tip
In Germany, talking about weekend plans is a common small‑talk topic. Germans often distinguish between "Wochenende" (Saturday‑Sunday) and "Freizeit" (free time). When you ask this question, you can follow up with suggestions like "Möchtest du am Samstag ins Kino gehen?" to keep the conversation flowing. Remember that the informal "du" is appropriate only if you already have a familiar relationship or have been invited to use it.