Dutch · Sports & Hobbies
de vakantie
holiday
Beginnernoun
Definition
A period of time away from work or school.
Example
Wij gaan volgende maand op vakantie.
We are going on holiday next month.
Etymology
'Vakantie' derives from the Latin 'vacantia', meaning 'being free' or 'empty'. The term has been adapted in Dutch to refer to time away from work or school.
How & Where It’s Used
'De vakantie' is commonly used in informal registers to discuss leisure time, travel, and family activities, and is prevalent in both spoken and written forms.