सप्ताहांत
saptāhānt/səp.t̪ɑː.ɦɑːnt̪/masculine
The English phrase 'weekend' is translated into Hindi as सप्ताहांत (saptāhānt). Wiktionary also lists वीकेंड (vīkeṇḍ).
Meaning: break in the working week (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| सप्ताहांत | saptāhānt | /səp.t̪ɑː.ɦɑːnt̪/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
| वीकेंड | vīkeṇḍ | masculine |
Both forms refer to the break in the working week.
What does it mean word for word?
The word सप्ताहांत is a compound of सप्ताह (saptāh), meaning 'week' and अंत (ant), meaning 'end'.
Which one should you use?
सप्ताहांत is the formal, Sanskrit-derived term for weekend, whereas वीकेंड is the transliterated English word.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both terms are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /səp.t̪ɑː.ɦɑːnt̪/ (saptāhānt) and has 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- The concept of a 'weekend' as a fixed two-day break is a relatively modern import to India, whereas traditional calendars focused more on auspicious days and lunar cycles.
- While सप्ताहांत is the standard term, many Hindi speakers use the word छुट्टी (chhuṭṭī), which literally means 'leave' or 'holiday', to refer to the weekend.
- Using the formal सप्ताहांत (saptāhānt) in a casual setting can make you sound like you are reading from a classic poem. It carries a weight and elegance that is far too heavy for a simple text message to a friend.
Examples in context
- क्या तुम इस सप्ताहांत को कुछ करना चाहते हो?Would you like to do something this weekend?The sentence is useful for asking if someone wants to do something using सप्ताहांत.Tatoeba #9419696 by abracadebby, translation #3160549 by Hybrid
- सप्ताहांत बहुत जल्दी आ गया।saptaahant bahut jaldi aa gaya.The weekend arrived very quickly.
- मेरा सप्ताहांत बहुत अच्छा रहा।mera saptaahant bahut achchha raha.My weekend was very good.
Example conversation
Rahul and Pooja are discussing their plans for the coming days.
- राहुल Rahulपूजा, इस सप्ताहांत तुम्हारी क्या योजना है?Pūjā, is saptāhānt tumhārī kyā yojnā hai?Pooja, what is your plan for this weekend?
- पूजा Poojaमैं परिवार से मिलने जा रही हूँ।Main parivār se milne jā rahī hūn.I am going to meet my family.
- राहुल Rahulवह बहुत अच्छा विचार है।Vah bahut acchā vichār hai.That is a very good idea.
- पूजा Poojaशुक्रिया, राहुल।Shukriyā, Rāhul.Thank you, Rahul.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “weekend” translations and entries सप्ताहांत, वीकेंड, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
