German Phrase
Wo gehen wir dieses Wochenende essen?
Meaning
The sentence asks for the place where the speaker and their companions plan to have a meal during the upcoming weekend. It combines a location question (Wo) with a purpose clause (gehen … essen).
When to use
Use this phrase when you’re making weekend plans with friends or family and need to decide on a restaurant or dining spot. It works both for casual get‑togethers and for more formal outings that require a reservation.
✦Grammar Breakdown
WogehenwirdiesesWochenendeessen?
Wo (question word)
Used to ask about a location. It always starts a question about 'where'.
gehen (verb)
Present tense, 1st person plural of 'gehen' (to go). In this construction it pairs with an infinitive to express purpose.
wir (personal pronoun)
First‑person plural pronoun, the subject of the verb 'gehen'.
dieses Wochenende (temporal phrase)
A neuter accusative noun phrase used as an adverbial of time. 'dieses' is the demonstrative determiner matching the neuter noun 'Wochenende'.
Wochenende (noun)
Neuter noun meaning 'weekend'. In the phrase it functions as a time reference, not as the object of the verb.
essen (infinitive)
Infinitive used after 'gehen' to indicate the activity you are going to do – 'to eat'. This is the 'gehen + infinitive' construction.
🗨In Conversation
Wo gehen wir dieses Wochenende essen?
Where are we going to eat this weekend?
Wie wäre es mit dem italienischen Restaurant an der Ecke?
How about the Italian restaurant on the corner?
✕Common Mistakes
Wo gehen wir essen dieses Wochenende?
The temporal phrase should come before the infinitive; otherwise the sentence sounds awkward.
Wo gehen wir dieses Wochenende zu essen?
Adding 'zu' before the infinitive is unnecessary after 'gehen'.
Wo gehen wir dieses Wochenende essen gehen?
Repeating 'gehen' creates a redundancy; the correct structure is 'gehen … essen'.
↔Alternatives
Wo wollen wir am Wochenende essen gehen?
Where do we want to go eat on the weekend?
Welches Restaurant sollen wir dieses Wochenende besuchen?
Which restaurant should we visit this weekend?
Wo essen wir dieses Wochenende?
Where are we eating this weekend?
Cultural Tip
In Germany, many restaurants close on Sundays, so it’s common to plan a Saturday dinner or to book a table well in advance. When suggesting a place, mentioning the type of cuisine (e.g., italienisch, asiatisch) helps the group decide quickly. Also, saying "Wir gehen essen" is informal; for a more polite tone you can say "Wir würden gern essen gehen".