Feiertag — meaning in English
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English meaning
- holiday noun A day set aside for a religious, cultural, or national celebration, often free from work.
Senses
Feiertag is used for these senses in English:
- bank holiday (UK, Ireland) A weekday, often a Monday, on which most businesses are closed, and granted to workers as a national holiday.
- feast day (religion) A religious festival for a particular saint or religious event.
- holiday A day on which a festival, religious event, or national celebration is traditionally observed.
- holiday A day declared free from work by the state or government.
- national holiday A public holiday.
- public holiday A national or regional holiday from work on a specific day, usually for cultural reasons or celebrations.
holiday — full definition
- noun A day set aside for a religious, cultural, or national celebration, often free from work.
- noun Chiefly British: a period of time off from work or school, especially spent traveling or relaxing.
- verb Chiefly British: to take time off for leisure or travel.