De vakantie
Example: We plannen onze vakantie naar Spanje in de zomer.
Definition
"De vakantie" refers to a period of time when people take a break from work or daily routines to relax or travel, often for leisure or recreation. It is commonly planned in advance, as in "We plannen onze vakantie naar Spanje in de zomer."
Etymology
The Dutch word "de vakantie" originates from the Latin word 'vacatio,' meaning freedom or exemption. Over time, it evolved into the Dutch term for a holiday or vacation, reflecting the idea of being free from obligations. Did you know the root also influenced the English word 'vacation'?
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"De vakantie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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