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Sommerurlaub
German → American English
American English
Summer vacation
Urlaub, der im Sommer gemacht wird.
Unser Sommerurlaub in Italien war sehr entspannend.In German, Sommerurlaub is usually used for a vacation taken in summer; for school holidays, Sommerferien is often the more natural word.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Sommerurlaub” mean in English?
It means “summer vacation” or “summer holiday.”
Is “Sommerurlaub” the same as “Sommerferien”?
Not exactly. “Sommerurlaub” usually means a vacation taken in summer, while “Sommerferien” refers to the summer school holidays.
How do you use “Sommerurlaub” in a sentence?
Example: Wir fahren im Sommerurlaub ans Meer. = We’re going to the sea on our summer vacation.