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.