vakantie
vacation, holiday
Beginner Noun common
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Pronunciation
vaːˈkɑnsi
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Cultural Note
Dutch workers enjoy generous vacation time, typically 25 days per year plus a vakantiegeld (vacation money bonus) of 8% of their annual salary paid in May or June. The summer exodus to France, Spain, and camping destinations is a national ritual.
📝 Example Sentences
Waar ga je naartoe met vakantie?
Where are you going on vacation?
We hebben drie weken vakantie in de zomer.
We have three weeks of vacation in the summer.
Fijne vakantie gewenst!
Have a nice vacation!