der Urlaub
(the) vacation / holiday
How do you say “(the) vacation / holiday” in German? It’s der Urlaub. See the pronunciation, an example sentence and a memory tip.
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Pronunciationder UR-laup
Example
Wir fahren nächste Woche in den Urlaub.
We're going on vacation next week.
Memory tip
UR-laup — think 'You're (UR) off!' — you're on vacation.
Frequently asked questions
Is «Urlaub» der, die or das?
The correct article for «Urlaub» is der.
German nouns with the article der →