vacation time
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vacation season
The period of the year when most people go on vacation, especially the peak season in summer.
Während der Urlaubszeit sind die Autobahnen in Richtung Süden oft überfüllt.
During vacation season, the highways heading south are often overcrowded.
vacation time
The personal period of time that an individual person has off from work as vacation.
Ich freue mich schon sehr auf meine Urlaubszeit im September.
I'm already really looking forward to my vacation time in September.
'Urlaubszeit' is a compound noun made up of 'der Urlaub' (vacation), the linking '-s-', and 'die Zeit' (time). So it literally means 'the time of vacation'.
Die Urlaubszeit ist für viele die schönste Zeit des Jahres.
For many people, vacation time is the nicest time of the year.
The meaning often depends on the article. 'Die Urlaubszeit' (the vacation season, with the definite article) usually means the general holiday season in summer. 'Meine/deine/seine Urlaubszeit' (my/your/his vacation time, with a possessive pronoun) refers to a person's individual vacation period.
In der Urlaubszeit sind die Hotels oft ausgebucht.
During vacation season, the hotels are often fully booked.
When the general holiday season is meant, 'Urlaubszeit' (vacation season) is often connected with topics such as travel, traffic, and seasonality. Typical expressions are 'während der Urlaubszeit' (during vacation season), 'Beginn der Urlaubszeit' (start of vacation season), or 'Stau in der Urlaubszeit' (traffic jam during vacation season).
Viele Familien fahren zu Beginn der Urlaubszeit ans Meer.
Many families go to the seaside at the start of vacation season.
vacation / leave
Urlaub refers to personal time off as a whole and can also be associated with activities or travel. Urlaubszeit particularly emphasizes the period during which someone is off work. Both are possible when stating the beginning, end, or duration, but Urlaubszeit places more emphasis on the time period.
Während meiner Urlaubszeit von zwei Wochen bin ich nicht im Büro.
During my two weeks of vacation time, I will not be in the office.
In meinem Urlaub fahre ich für zwei Wochen an die Küste.
During my vacation, I am going to the coast for two weeks.
