verlof

leave, time off

Intermediate Noun Neuter
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Pronunciation

/vərˈlɔf/

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Cultural Note

The Netherlands offers generous leave policies. Maternity leave is 16 weeks, and since 2020, partners get 5 weeks of paid 'geboorteverlof' (birth leave). 'Ouderschapsverlof' (parental leave) allows both parents additional unpaid weeks.

📝 Example Sentences

Ze is met zwangerschapsverlof.

She is on maternity leave.

Ik wil verlof aanvragen voor volgende maand.

I want to request leave for next month.

Hij heeft ouderschapsverlof opgenomen.

He has taken parental leave.

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