NOUN
Ferien/ˈfeːʁiən/holidays; vacation (school)
Ferien is a German noun that means holidays or vacation (school). It is pronounced /ˈfeːʁiən/.
Definitions
1.a period when schools or universities are closed; holidays or vacation(school/university)
a.time when students do not have classes
In den Sommerferien fahren viele Familien ans Meer.—Many families go to the seaside during the summer holidays.
2.a break or extended time off from regular work or routine (mainly in the school context)(general/leisure)
a.general vacation period for students or pupils
Die nächsten Ferien beginnen im Dezember.—The next holidays start in December.
Declension
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | — | die Ferien |
| Genitive | — | der Ferien |
| Dative | — | den Ferien |
| Accusative | — | die Ferien |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Ferien" mean in English?
- "Ferien" means holidays or vacation (school). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Ferien"?
- "Ferien" is pronounced /ˈfeːʁiən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the plural of "Ferien"?
- The plural of "Ferien" is "Ferien".
- What part of speech is "Ferien"?
- "Ferien" is a noun in German.
