German Phrase
Lass uns am Freitag treffen.
Meaning
This phrase is a standard way to suggest a meeting or a casual get-together. It utilizes the imperative form of the verb 'lassen' (to let) combined with the pronoun 'uns' (us) to propose a joint action. The structure is very similar to the English 'let's' followed by an infinitive.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to propose a specific day for a meeting with friends, colleagues, or family. It is casual and friendly, making it perfect for social planning.
✦Grammar Breakdown
LassunsamFreitagtreffen
Lass uns
This is the imperative form of 'lassen' used to make suggestions, equivalent to 'let's' in English.
am Freitag
'Am' is a contraction of 'an dem'. Use 'am' for all days of the week and parts of the day (except 'in der Nacht').
treffen
This is the infinitive form of the verb 'to meet'. In this sentence structure, the main verb always moves to the very end.
🗨In Conversation
Hast du diese Woche Zeit für einen Kaffee?
Do you have time for a coffee this week?
Ja, lass uns am Freitag treffen.
Yes, let's meet on Friday.
✕Common Mistakes
Lass uns in Freitag treffen.
In German, 'am' (an dem) is the correct preposition for days of the week, never 'in'.
Lass uns am Freitag zu treffen.
The construction 'lass uns' functions like a modal verb here; the following verb 'treffen' should be in the infinitive without 'zu'.
↔Alternatives
Treffen wir uns am Freitag?
Shall we meet on Friday?
Wollen wir uns am Freitag treffen?
Do we want to meet on Friday?
Cultural Tip
Germans value punctuality and clear planning. While 'Lass uns am Freitag treffen' starts the plan, it is culturally expected that you follow up with a specific time and place shortly after to finalize the commitment.