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vacation in German

vacation in German is Ferien, Urlaub, Preisgabe — vacation means a trip or period of time away from home taken for rest or pleasure.

vacation in German

Ferien
noun
A period during which official activity or business is formally suspended; an official holiday from university, law courts etc. [from 15th c.]
Ferien
noun
Urlaub
noun
Preisgabe
noun
The act of vacating something; moving out. [from 19th c.]
Annullierung
noun
(US, legal) The act of making legally void.
Ferien machen
verb
(intransitive) To spend or take a vacation.
Urlaub machen
verb
(intransitive) To spend or take a vacation.

What does "vacation" mean?

  1. noun A trip or period of time away from home taken for rest or pleasure.
    "They booked a two-week vacation in Portugal."
  2. noun A break from work, school, or official business.
    "The courts are in vacation until September."
  3. verb To take a vacation.
    "They vacationed in the mountains every summer."

vacation in a sentence

  • They booked a two-week vacation in Portugal.
  • The courts are in vacation until September.
  • They vacationed in the mountains every summer.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "vacation" in German?

"vacation" in German is Ferien, Urlaub, Preisgabe. vacation means: A trip or period of time away from home taken for rest or pleasure.

How do you use "vacation" in a sentence?

Example: "They booked a two-week vacation in Portugal." In German, "vacation" is Ferien, Urlaub, Preisgabe.

Are there other ways to say "vacation" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "vacation": Ferien, Urlaub, Preisgabe, Annullierung, Ferien machen, Urlaub machen.

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