Frühlingsferien
The German phrase for spring break is Frühlingsferien.
Frühlingsferien refers to the official school holidays that occur during the spring season.
Meaning: vacation during the spring (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of Frühling (spring) and Ferien (vacation/holidays).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Switzerland, people commonly use Frühlingsferien to refer to spring break.
How does it change in a sentence?
The term is always used in the plural form in German, such as die Frühlingsferien.
Did you know?
- Because Frühlingsferien are often spent locally, German families might use this time for Frühjahrsputz, a traditional deep cleaning of the house for spring.
- In many German states, the Frühlingsferien are replaced by the Osterferien, as the break is strictly tied to the Easter holiday rather than the calendar start of spring.
- The word Ferien used in Frühlingsferien refers specifically to organized school or university breaks, whereas Urlaub is used for employment leave.
Examples in context
- Wie lang sind die Frühlingsferien?How long does the spring break last?This sentence is useful for asking about the duration of the Frühlingsferien.Tatoeba #8190742 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #5158634 by Objectivesea
- Meine Kinder haben bald Frühlingsferien.My kids have their spring break soon.This sentence is useful for stating that someone has Frühlingsferien coming up soon.Tatoeba #1391382 by jxan, translation #327628 by CK
- Wann sind die Frühjahrsferien?When are the spring holidays?
- Wann beginnen die Osterferien?When do the Easter holidays start?
- Ich freue mich auf die Osterpause!I'm looking forward to the Easter break!
- Die Frühlingsferien sind so entspannend!Spring break is so relaxing!
- Wir haben Frühlingsferien.We are on spring break.
- Wir planen eine Reise in den Frühlingsferien.We are planning a trip during the spring break.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their upcoming holiday plans in a cafe.
- SarahHast du schon Pläne für die Frühlingsferien, Maximilian?Do you already have plans for the spring break, Maximilian?
- MaximilianJa, ich fliege nach Italien.Yes, I am flying to Italy.
- SarahDas klingt toll! Ich bleibe zu Hause.That sounds great! I am staying at home.
- MaximilianVielleicht können wir uns danach sehen, Sarah.Maybe we can see each other after that, Sarah.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
