holiday period
die Ferienzeit, die Ferienzeiten
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holiday period
The period when people are on holiday, especially school holidays and the vacation period associated with them.
In der Ferienzeit sind viele Hotels an der Küste früh ausgebucht.
During the holiday period, many hotels on the coast are fully booked well in advance.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Ferienzeiten |
| genitive | der Ferienzeit |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | die Ferienzeit | die Ferienzeiten |
| accusative | die Ferienzeit | die Ferienzeiten |
| dative | der Ferienzeit | den Ferienzeiten |
| genitive | der Ferienzeit | der Ferienzeiten |
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'Ferienzeit' (holiday period) is made up of 'Ferien' (holidays) and 'Zeit' (time). It therefore refers to the time when people are on holiday.
In der Ferienzeit besuchen viele Familien ihre Verwandten.
During the holiday period, many families visit their relatives.
'Ferienzeit' (holiday period) is often used with temporal prepositions, especially 'in' (in) or 'während' (during). The phrase 'in der Ferienzeit' (during the holiday period) is very common when referring to a general period of time.
In der Ferienzeit fährt der Bus seltener.
During the holiday period, the bus runs less frequently.
Common phrases include 'in der Ferienzeit verreisen' (to travel during the holiday period), 'in der Ferienzeit geöffnet sein' (to be open during the holiday period), and 'in der Ferienzeit ausgebucht sein' (to be fully booked during the holiday period). These often relate to special prices, timetables, or hotel occupancy.
Das Freibad ist in der Ferienzeit täglich geöffnet.
The outdoor swimming pool is open every day during the holiday period.
