Pasen
Easter
Beginner Noun Neuter
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Pronunciation
ˈpaːsə(n)
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Cultural Note
Like Christmas, Easter in the Netherlands has two official days: Eerste Paasdag and Tweede Paasdag (Easter Sunday and Monday). The Paasontbijt (Easter breakfast/brunch) is a family tradition. Children do egg hunts, and there are regional traditions like 'paasvuren' (Easter bonfires) in the east of the Netherlands.
📝 Example Sentences
Vrolijk Pasen!
Happy Easter!
Met Pasen zoeken de kinderen eieren in de tuin.
At Easter the children search for eggs in the garden.
Eerste en Tweede Paasdag zijn vrije dagen.
Easter Sunday and Easter Monday are days off.