No. 2,062 in Dutch
feestdagen
"Feestdagen" means "holidays" or "festive days" in English.
In a sentence
Tijdens de feestdagen bezoek ik mijn familie.
During the holidays I visit my family.
Here, 'feestdagen' refers to general holidays, specifically dedicated times for celebration and togetherness.
Veel winkels hebben speciale aanbiedingen voor de feestdagen.
Many stores have special offers for the holidays.
In this instance, 'feestdagen' is used to denote a period where stores and businesses cater to increased consumer activity.
De feestdagen zijn een goede tijd om na te denken over belangrijke dingen in het leven.
The holidays are a good time to reflect on important things in life.
Here, 'feestdagen' is utilized to symbolize a reflective and joyous time of the year, deeply embedded in cultural practices.
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