der Urlaub
the vacation, the holiday
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
dɛʁ ˈʔuːɐ̯laʊ̯p
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Cultural Note
German employees typically receive 25-30 days of paid Urlaub per year, among the most generous in the world. Taking a long summer Urlaub of 2-3 weeks is culturally expected, and Germans often plan elaborate trips months in advance.
📝 Example Sentences
Ich brauche dringend Urlaub.
I desperately need a vacation.
Wohin fährst du im Urlaub?
Where are you going on vacation?
Wir haben drei Wochen Urlaub.
We have three weeks of vacation.