English–German
“vacation” in German
How to say “vacation” in German
“Vacation” in German is Ferien.
A marked block of days outside the normal timetable, associated especially with school breaks and often used for trips or rest.
Example sentences with Ferien
In den Ferien lese ich gerne Romane.
During the holidays, I like reading novels.
Tips for using Ferien
- Ferien is grammatically plural, so standard phrases include die Ferien sind lang and in den Ferien, not a singular form.
Other German words for “vacation”
Im Urlaub entspanne ich mich gern.
I like to relax on vacation.