Der Urlaub
Example: Im Sommer plane ich einen langen Urlaub am Meer.
Definition
"Der Urlaub" refers to a period of time when someone takes a break from work or daily routine, typically to travel or relax. It is commonly used to describe vacations or holidays, such as spending a long holiday by the sea, as in the example phrase.
Etymology
The word "der Urlaub" originates from the Middle High German term 'urloup,' meaning permission or leave. It evolved to signify a leave of absence from work or duty, especially for rest or travel. Did you know? The concept of "Urlaub" as vacation reflects the importance of rest in German culture.
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"Der Urlaub" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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