How to Say ‘To the holidays / vacation’ in German
Auf die Ferien
owf dee FAIR-ee-en
[owf dee FAIR-ee-en]
💬 Usage Tip: After [sich freuen auf], German uses [auf] for upcoming things: [auf die Ferien], [auf das Wochenende]. For something you're happy about now, it changes to [über].
Phrase Breakdown
Auf
[owf]
for, toward, on
In 'sich freuen auf', it means 'to look forward to'.
Wir freuen uns auf das Familienfest.
We are looking forward to the family celebration.
die
[dee]
the
Accusative plural article used with 'Ferien' after 'auf' in this expression.
Die Ferien beginnen nächste Woche.
The holidays begin next week.
Ferien
[FAIR-ee-en]
holidays, vacation
A plural noun used for school holidays or vacation time.
Die Ferien sind für die Kinder immer besonders schön.
The holidays are always especially nice for the children.
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