Pinksteren
Whitsun, Pentecost
Intermediate Noun Neuter
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Pronunciation
ˈpɪŋkstərə(n)
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Cultural Note
Pinksteren (Whit Sunday and Monday) is a two-day public holiday, typically falling in May or June. While its religious significance has faded for many Dutch, it's cherished as a long weekend — many people use it for short trips or the first camping trip of the season.
📝 Example Sentences
Met Pinksteren hebben we twee vrije dagen.
At Whitsun we have two days off.
Pinkstermaandag is een feestdag.
Whit Monday is a public holiday.
We gaan met Pinksteren kamperen.
We're going camping at Whitsun.