Saturday: meaning, definitions and examples

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saturday

 

[ หˆsรฆtษ™rหŒdeษช ]

Context #1 | Noun

day of the week

Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is considered the last day of the weekend in some cultures and the first day in others. Saturday is often a time for relaxation, socializing, and recreational activities.

Synonyms

day off, rest day, weekend day.

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Word Description / Examples
saturday

This is used to refer to the specific day of the week that comes after Friday and before Sunday. It's a common day for leisure, errands, and social activities.

  • Let's go to the park on Saturday.
  • Saturday is the perfect day for a movie night.
weekend day

This refers to either Saturday or Sunday, emphasizing that it is part of the weekend. It is a general term often used in planning or discussing activities that are typical for weekends.

  • We should plan a barbecue on a weekend day.
  • Most people prefer to go shopping on a weekend day.
day off

This term is used when referring to any day that someone does not have to work, regardless of the specific day of the week. It implies a break from professional duties.

  • I have a day off tomorrow, so I'm planning to relax.
  • She took a day off to take care of personal errands.
rest day

This is used to emphasize the concept of taking a break or resting, often in the context of a busy schedule or physical activities. It usually suggests a time for relaxation and recovery.

  • Sunday is my rest day, so I like to sleep in and read.
  • After hiking for three days, we finally had a rest day.

Examples of usage

  • I love spending my Saturdays at the beach.
  • On Saturdays, we usually go out for dinner with friends.
  • She enjoys lazy Saturday mornings with a cup of coffee.

Translations

Translations of the word "saturday" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sรกbado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคจเคฟเคตเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Samstag

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Sabtu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ััƒะฑะพั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sobota

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅœŸๆ›œๆ—ฅ (ใฉใ‚ˆใ†ใณ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท samedi

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sรกbado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cumartesi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ† ์š”์ผ (toyoil)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุณุจุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sobota

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sobota

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ˜ŸๆœŸๅ…ญ (xฤซngqฤซliรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sobota

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ laugardagur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะฝะฑั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒแƒ‘แƒแƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸษ™nbษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sรกbado

Etymology

The word 'Saturday' originated from the Old English word 'Sรฆternesdรฆg', which means 'Saturn's day'. In Roman mythology, Saturn was the god of agriculture and harvest. The association of Saturday with Saturn led to its naming in various languages. Saturday has been considered a day of rest and leisure in many cultures throughout history.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,435, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.