der Kurzurlaub
Translation
short break, short vacation, getaway
Examples
Wir machen einen Kurzurlaub am Meer.
We're taking a short break by the sea.
Ein Kurzurlaub ist gut gegen Stress.
A short break is good for stress.
Grammar Patterns
einen Kurzurlaub machen to take a short break We're taking a short break in the summer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wochenendtrip, Ausflug
Etymology
A compound word from 'kurz' (short) and 'der Urlaub' (vacation).
Memory Tips
Literally a 'short vacation'. Think of a weekend trip or a bank holiday getaway.