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Urlaubszeit

holiday season, vacation period

noun UR-lowps-tsait Rare
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Usage Note

Urlaubszeit refers to the peak holiday period, especially summer, when many people take their Urlaub (holiday). It overlaps with Ferienzeit but is used more for adult working holidays, while Ferienzeit tends to focus on school holidays.

Examples

"In der Urlaubszeit sind die Straßen sehr belebt."

Natural Translation

During the holiday season the roads are very busy.

Literal Translation

In the holiday-time are the roads very busy.

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