German · Numbers & Time
Woche
Week
Beginnernoun
Definition
A period of seven days.
Example
Diese Woche bin ich sehr beschäftigt.
I am very busy this week.
Etymology
'Woche' stems from the Old High German 'woche', derived from Proto-Germanic '*wikwō', meaning 'to turn' in reference to the week cycle.
How & Where It’s Used
'Woche' is commonly used in both spoken and written contexts and is appropriate for formal and informal situations throughout German-speaking areas.