die Osterferien
Easter holidays
The period when schools are closed around Easter.
EXAMPLE
In den Osterferien fahren wir mit den Kindern ans Meer.
We are going to the seaside with the children during the Easter holidays.
die Osterferien
Easter holidays
die Osterferien
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Osterferien, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| plural | die Osterferien |
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The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | – | die Osterferien |
| accusative | – | die Osterferien |
| dative | – | den Osterferien |
| genitive | – | der Osterferien |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound words
'Osterferien' (Easter holidays) is made up of 'Oster-' (Easter) and 'Ferien' (holidays). The first part refers to the time of Easter, while the second refers to the period when schools are closed.
EXAMPLE
Die Osterferien beginnen dieses Jahr schon Ende März.
The Easter holidays begin as early as the end of March this year.
Fixed preposition
The preposition 'in' is often used with 'Osterferien' (Easter holidays) to refer to a period: The phrase 'in den Osterferien' (during the Easter holidays) describes when something takes place.
EXAMPLE
In den Osterferien besucht unsere Familie die Großeltern.
Our family visits the grandparents during the Easter holidays.
Typical collocations
Common collocations include 'in den Osterferien verreisen' (to travel during the Easter holidays), 'die Osterferien verbringen' (to spend the Easter holidays), and 'etwas für die Osterferien planen' (to plan something for the Easter holidays).
EXAMPLE
Wir planen für die Osterferien eine Reise in die Berge.
We are planning a trip to the mountains for the Easter holidays.
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