víkendy
Víkend, in Czech spelled víkend, is a noun borrowed from the English weekend. The plural form víkendy is used for weekends in general or for several weekends. The singular víkend denotes a single weekend, typically the two-day break from work and routine that occurs on Saturday and Sunday, though many people also include Friday evening as part of the weekend.
Origin and use: The term entered Czech in the 20th century as Western patterns of work and
Usage and meaning: People discuss plans for leisure, travel, sports, family time, or events scheduled for the
Grammar notes: víkend is a masculine noun; the plural nominative is víkendy. Other forms follow standard Czech
Context and variation: The Czech víkend reflects a broader pattern in many languages of naming the two-day