de vakantie→ vacationDutch word meaning
"de vakantie" is a A2-level Dutch word meaning "vacation". Below you can find 17 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Dutch conversations.
17 stories
Example Sentences

The Sightseeing Tour
Vandaag ben ik op vakantie in een nieuwe stad.
Today I am on vacation in a new city.

Trying Local Food
Anna is op vakantie in Italië.
Anna is on vacation in Italy.

Buying Souvenirs
Emma is op vakantie in Barcelona.
Emma is on vacation in Barcelona.

Finding WiFi Abroad
Tom is op vakantie in Spanje.
Tom is on vacation in Spain.

Ordering in a Foreign Language
Maria is op vakantie in Frankrijk.
Maria is on vacation in France.

Lost in the City
Emma kwam aan in Barcelona voor een week vakantie.
Emma arrived in Barcelona for a week-long vacation.

The Pet Sitter
Emma hield meer van dieren dan van wat dan ook ter wereld.
Emma loved animals more than anything in the world.

Delayed Flight
Hij ging naar Barcelona voor vakantie.
He was flying to Barcelona for a vacation.

Asking for Time Off
Ze had al lang geen vakantie genomen.
She had not taken a vacation in a long time.

Island Getaway
Haar vriend Marco zat naast haar, net zo enthousiast over hun vakantie.
Her boyfriend Marco sat beside her, equally excited about their vacation.

At the Ski Resort
'Dit is de beste vakantie ooit,' zei Emma.
'This is the best vacation ever,' Emma said.

Renting a Car
Ze was enthousiast om haar vakantie in Spanje te beginnen.
She was excited to start her vacation in Spain.

Sent to the Wrong Person
'Ik heb echt snel vakantie nodig!'
'I really need a vacation soon!'

Reconnecting with an Old Friend
Ze herinnerden zich zomervakanties bij het meer.
They remembered summer vacations at the lake.

Mountain Vacation
Familie Martin besloot op vakantie te gaan naar de bergen.
The Martin family decided to take a vacation to the mountains.

An Unexpected Adventure
Dus toen haar zorgvuldig georganiseerde vakantie naar Italië in duigen viel, voelde ze zich compleet verloren.
So when her carefully organized vacation to Italy fell apart, she felt completely lost.

The Utility Bill Problem
Ze was die maand twee weken op vakantie geweest.
She had been away on vacation for two weeks that month.
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