No. 2,242 in German
feiertage
"Feiertage" means "public holidays" or "celebration days" in English.
In a sentence
Die Feiertage sind für viele Menschen eine Zeit der Erholung und Besinnung.
The holidays are a time of rest and reflection for many people.
In this sentence, 'Feiertage' refers to designated holidays, generally implying public or widely celebrated days for rest and festivities.
Mein Lieblingsfeiertag im Jahr ist Weihnachten, denn die Atmosphäre ist besonders magisch.
My favorite holiday of the year is Christmas because the atmosphere is especially magical.
Here, 'Feiertag' denotes a specific holiday within the context of personal preference and connection to its cultural celebration.
In Deutschland gibt es sowohl gesetzliche als auch religiöse Feiertage.
In Germany, there are both statutory and religious holidays.
The term 'Feiertage' is employed to describe holidays recognized by law or tradition, differentiating between secular and religious observances.
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