der Kurzurlaub
Translation
short vacation, short trip, getaway
Examples
Wir machen einen Kurzurlaub am Meer.
We're taking a short vacation at the sea.
Ein Kurzurlaub ist gut gegen Stress.
A short vacation is good for stress.
Grammar Patterns
einen Kurzurlaub machen to take a short vacation We're taking a short vacation 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 long weekend getaway.