Noun
die Ferien
Pronunciation: /ˈfeːri̯ən/
holidays during which an institution (especially a school, university) or a business is closed; break (usually three days or more)
A2
rank #2,979
plural Ferien
Meanings
Noun
- holidays during which an institution (especially a school, university) or a business is closed; break (usually three days or more)
- vacation, holiday
Example sentence
Wo hast du deine Ferien verbracht?
Where did you spend your vacation?
Word forms
plural only
die Ferien
The four cases
Plural
Nominativedie Ferien
Accusativedie Ferien
Dativeden Ferien
Genitiveder Ferien
Ferien is used only in the plural.
Usage
- in den Ferien — During the school holidays; Ferien is plural.
- Ferien / Urlaub — Ferien often refers to an institution's break; Urlaub to a person's leave.
In den Ferien besuchen die Kinder ihre Großeltern.
The children visit their grandparents during the holidays.