No. 6,890 in German
ferien
"Ferien" means "holidays" or "vacation" in English.
In a sentence
Ich habe nächste Woche Ferien.
I have vacation next week.
The word 'Ferien' is used here to describe a period of time when someone has time off from school, work, or regular activities.
Während der Ferien besuchten wir unsere Großeltern.
During the holidays, we visited our grandparents.
In this sentence, 'Ferien' refers to a holiday period, such as school vacation, during which visits or leisure activities typically occur.
Die Schüler freuen sich auf die Ferien.
The students are looking forward to the holidays.
Here, 'Ferien' is used to express the school break that students anticipate with excitement.
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