Urlaub
vacation/holiday
A masculine noun (der Urlaub) meaning 'vacation' or 'holiday'. 'In Urlaub fahren' = to go on vacation. Unlike 'Ferien' (school holidays), 'Urlaub' is for work leave.
| Article | Plural | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| der Urlaub | die Urlaube | /ˈuːɐlaʊp/ |
Example Sentences
Ich fahre nächste Woche in Urlaub.
I'm going on vacation next week.
Wie war dein Urlaub?
How was your vacation?
Er hat drei Wochen Urlaub.
He has three weeks of vacation.
Compound Words
Urlaubstag (der) — vacation day
Urlaubsreise (die) — vacation trip
Common Mistakes
Wrong preposition: 'auf Urlaub'
Related Grammar
Related Verbs
Explore More
Helpful tools for anyone learning German. No signup required.
92 grammar topics organized by CEFR level, from A1 beginner to C1 advanced. Each topic includes examples, common mistakes, and learning tips.
See how de-de works alongside popular German learning tools.
Master German sounds with IPA guides and practice tips.
German courses tailored to your goals.
Conjugation tables for the 100 most important German verbs.
Free interactive grammar exercises for every topic from A1 to C1.
10 daily news from Germany, adapted to your language level
AI German learning platform with error intelligence and pronunciation scoring.
Ready to speak German?
Start your AI-powered German course today. No subscription — just your OpenAI API key (~$0.50/week).