die Ferien
Translation
holidays, vacation, break
Examples
Wir haben bald Ferien.
We have holidays soon.
Ich fahre in den Ferien ans Meer.
I'm going to the sea during the holidays.
Grammar Patterns
in den Ferien ((+dat)) during the holidays We're travelling to Italy during the holidays.
Ferien haben to have holidays When do you have summer holidays?
Similar Words
Synonyms: Urlaub; Antonyms: Schulzeit (school time), Arbeitszeit (work time)
Etymology
From Latin 'feriae' (festivals, holidays).
Memory Tips
Sounds a bit like 'free-in'. You are 'free in' the holidays.