Ferien — meaning in English

English meaning

• hiatus noun A gap or interruption in something that would otherwise be continuous.
• holiday noun A day set aside for a religious, cultural, or national celebration, often free from work.
• recess noun A break from an activity or from regular proceedings, especially in a school, court, or legislature.
• vacation noun A trip or period of time away from home taken for rest or pleasure.

Senses

Ferien is used for these senses in English:

• hiatus An temporary break from work, especially one which is unexpected.
• vacation A period during which official activity or business is formally suspended; an official holiday from university, law courts etc. [from 15th c.]

hiatus — full definition

1. noun A gap or interruption in something that would otherwise be continuous.
2. noun A gap or opening, used in technical contexts such as anatomy or geology.

holiday — full definition

1. noun A day set aside for a religious, cultural, or national celebration, often free from work.
2. noun Chiefly British: a period of time off from work or school, especially spent traveling or relaxing.
3. verb Chiefly British: to take time off for leisure or travel.

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