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