Fijne vakantie
The Dutch phrase for "enjoy your vacation" is Fijne vakantie.
This phrase is used to wish someone a pleasant time while they are on holiday. The phrase een fijne vakantie literally translates to "a nice vacation", while prettige vakantie means "pleasant vacation".
Did you know?
- Dutch has a specific word, vakantiegeld, which refers to a mandatory holiday allowance paid by employers to employees once a year.
- The word vakantie shares a root with the English word 'vacant', both originating from the Latin 'vacare', meaning 'to be empty'.
- While English speakers often say 'Enjoy your vacation', saying 'Geniet van je vakantie' can sometimes sound overly dramatic or intense in a casual Dutch setting.
Examples in context
- Hoi Lisa, geniet van je vakantie! Ik kan niet wachten om al je reisverhalen te horen wanneer je terugkomt.Hi Lisa, enjoy your vacation! I can't wait to hear all your travel stories when you get back.
- Beste meneer Jansen, geniet van uw vakantie. We kijken ernaar uit om u weer uitgerust terug te zien.Dear Mr. Jansen, enjoy your vacation. We look forward to seeing you back rested.
- Fijne vakantie!Enjoy your vacation!
- Ik wens je een fijne vakantie.I wish you a pleasant vacation.
- Fijne vakantie daar in Spanje!Have a nice vacation there in Spain!
Example conversation
Levi and Julia are saying goodbye at the train station.
- LeviFijne vakantie, Julia!Enjoy your vacation, Julia!
- JuliaDank je wel, Levi.Thank you, Levi.
- LeviGeniet ervan!Enjoy it!
- JuliaDat ga ik doen!I will!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries vakantie, CC BY-SA 4.0.
