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Weiterbildungsurlaub

educational leave

noun VY-ter-bil-dungs-ur-lowp Rare

Also means

training holiday

Usage Note

Weiterbildungsurlaub (also Bildungsurlaub) is a statutory entitlement in most German states allowing employees up to five days per year off work — with pay — to attend approved further education courses. The employer may not refuse without justification.

Examples

"Sie nutzte ihren Weiterbildungsurlaub für einen Sprachkurs in Barcelona."

Natural Translation

She used her educational leave for a language course in Barcelona.

Literal Translation

She used her educational-leave for a language-course in Barcelona.

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