German Phrase
Was machst du freitags?
Meaning
This phrase is used to ask about someone's recurring routine or habitual activities on Fridays. The addition of the suffix '-s' to the day of the week 'Freitag' transforms it into an adverb meaning 'every Friday'.
When to use
Use this during small talk to learn about a friend's or colleague's weekly schedule. It is particularly useful when trying to find a common time to meet or when discussing hobbies.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Wasmachstdufreitags
Interrogative Pronoun
'Was' means 'what' and is used to start open-ended questions.
Verb Conjugation
'machst' is the second-person singular present tense of 'machen' (to do).
Adverbial Suffix
Lowercase 'freitags' with an 's' functions as an adverb meaning 'every Friday'.
🗨In Conversation
Was machst du freitags?
What do you do on Fridays?
Ich gehe meistens direkt nach der Arbeit zum Sport.
I usually go to sports directly after work.
✕Common Mistakes
Was machst du an freitags?
When using the adverbial form ending in 's', you should not use the preposition 'an'.
Was machst du Freitag?
To indicate a recurring day, you must add the 's' (freitags) or use 'am Freitag' for a specific upcoming Friday.
↔Alternatives
Hast du freitags normalerweise etwas vor?
Do you usually have plans on Fridays?
Wie verbringst du deine Freitage?
How do you spend your Fridays?
Cultural Tip
In German-speaking countries, Friday afternoon is often the start of the 'Feierabend' culture for the weekend. Many people finish work earlier on Fridays, so asking about their plans is a common way to lead into weekend discussions.