Fijne vakantie
To say "enjoy your holiday" in Dutch, use Fijne vakantie.
This phrase is used when wishing someone a good time during their vacation period.
Meaning: wishing someone good holidays (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase Fijne vakantie literally translates to "Fine holiday".
Which one should you use?
Use Fijne vakantie when referring to a specific vacation or trip. If you want to wish someone well during the festive holiday season, such as Christmas or New Year, use Fijne feestdagen instead.
When do people say it?
When someone offers you these well-wishes, a common way to respond is Dank je wel (Thank you).
Did you know?
- If you are going to the beach, a Dutch person might specifically wish you a lekkere vakantie, which literally translates to a 'delicious holiday'.
- While Fijne vakantie is a wish for a good trip, the Dutch have a specific word vakantiegeld for a mandatory annual holiday bonus paid by many employers.
- The word vakantie shares a common ancestor with the English word 'vacant', both deriving from the Latin 'vacare' meaning 'to be empty'.
Examples in context
- Geniet van uw vakantie, mijnheer Jansen. We zien u over twee weken terug!Enjoy your holiday, Mr. Jansen. We'll see you back in two weeks!
- Geniet van je vakantie en breng me een leuk souvenir mee!Enjoy your holiday and bring me a nice souvenir!
- Fijne vakantie, hè!Have a nice holiday, okay!
- Fijne vakantie!Enjoy your holiday!
- Ik wens je een fijne vakantie.I wish you a nice holiday.
- Zij wensen ons een fijne vakantie.They wish us a nice holiday.
Example conversation
Lisa and Lucas are saying goodbye at the train station.
- LisaFijne vakantie, Lucas!Enjoy your holiday, Lucas!
- LucasDank je, Lisa. Jij ook!Thank you, Lisa. You too!
- LisaBedankt, dat is lief van je.Thanks, that is sweet of you.
- LucasTot snel!See you soon!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries vakantie, CC BY-SA 4.0.
