"Im Urlaub" is a German expression meaning 'on vacation' or 'during the holiday,' used to describe the time when someone is taking a break from work or daily routine to relax or travel, as in the example sentence: 'Wir entspannen uns im Urlaub am Strand.'
Translations
on holiday
de vacaciones
op vakantie
de vacances
en vacances
Etymology
The phrase "im Urlaub" comes from the German word "Urlaub," which means 'leave' or 'vacation.' "Urlaub" originally derives from Old High German "urloup," meaning permission or leave, reflecting the idea of being allowed time off. Did you know that "Urlaub" is related to the English word "leave" through shared Germanic roots?
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on holiday