die Ferien
Translation
vacation, holidays, break
Examples
Wir haben bald Ferien.
We have vacation soon.
Ich fahre in den Ferien ans Meer.
I'm going to the sea during the vacation.
Grammar Patterns
in den Ferien ((+dat)) during the vacation We're travelling to Italy during the vacation.
Ferien haben to have vacation When do you have summer vacation?
Similar Words
Synonyms: Urlaub; Antonyms: Schulzeit (school time), Arbeitszeit (work time)
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'feriae', meaning festivals or holidays.
Memory Tips
Think of being 'free again' during your 'Ferien' (vacation).