Ferien

Meaning

  1. (plural,plural-only) holidays during which an institution (especially a school, university) or a business is closed; break (usually three days or more)
  2. (plural,plural-only) vacation, holiday

Frequency

B2
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈfeːri̯ən/
Etymology

15th century, from Latin fēriae, with replacement of the Latin plural suffix -ae with German + -en.

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Im  Gesamtarbeitsvertrag  werden   in der Regel   Arbeitszeiten Ferien Kündigungsfrist   und   Mindestlöhne   festgelegt .

The collective employment contract usually specifies working hours, holidays, notice period and minimum wages.

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