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German Phrase

Hast du schon was fürs Wochenende vor?

/has(t) du ˈʃoːn vas fyːɐ̯s ˈvoːxənˌʔɛndə ˈfoːɐ̯/
Meaning"Do you already have something planned for the weekend?"
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Meaning

Literally, “Do you already have something for the weekend planned?” It is the go‑to informal way to ask a friend or colleague whether they have any plans for the upcoming weekend.

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When to use

Use this sentence in casual conversation with people you know well – friends, classmates, coworkers you’re on a first‑name basis with, or anyone you’d normally address with *du*. It’s perfect for small‑talk on Friday afternoon or when you’re coordinating a group activity.

✦Grammar Breakdown

HastduschonwasfürsWochenendevor?

1

Hast (haben)

Second‑person singular present of *haben*; used here to form a yes/no question.

2

vor (separable verb)

Part of the separable verb *vorhaben* ‘to have planned’; in questions the prefix moves to the end.

3

was (colloquial)

Short for *etwas* ‘something/anything’; common in spoken German.

4

fürs

Contraction of *für das*; informal but perfectly natural in everyday speech.

5

Wochenende

Neuter noun; the article *das* is omitted in the contraction *fürs*.

🗨In Conversation

A

Hast du schon was fürs Wochenende vor?

Do you already have plans for the weekend?

Ja, ich will am Samstag ins Kino gehen. Und du?

Yes, I’m going to the cinema on Saturday. And you?

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Hast du schon was für das Wochenende vor?

    In spoken German the contraction *fürs* is preferred; using the full form sounds overly formal in this context.

  • Hast du schon was fürs Wochenende?

    Leaving *vor* out changes the meaning; *vorhaben* is needed to ask about plans.

  • Hast du schon etwas fürs Wochenende vor?

    Using *etwas* is grammatically correct but sounds stiff; *was* is the natural colloquial choice.

↔Alternatives

  • Hast du schon Pläne für das Wochenende?

    Do you already have plans for the weekend?

  • Hast du am Wochenende schon etwas vor?

    Do you already have something scheduled for the weekend?

  • Was hast du am Wochenende vor?

    What are you planning to do this weekend?

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Cultural Tip

In Germany, weekend plans are often discussed early in the week. Asking about them shows interest and can be a subtle invitation to join. Keep the tone light – Germans appreciate directness, but the phrase is informal, so reserve it for people you address with *du*. In more formal settings you’d say *Haben Sie bereits Pläne für das Wochenende?*