Meaning
holiday leave
- paid days off work
- vacation period from work
In a sentence
Ad agosto sono in ferie.
In August I'm on holiday leave.
Quando prendi le ferie quest'anno?
When are you taking your holiday leave this year?
Quest'estate non ho ancora fatto ferie.
This summer I still haven't taken leave.
Word forms (3)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ferie | feminine · singular |
| ferie | feminine · plural |
| ferie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Normally used only in the plural: le ferie.
- For workers' leave, not school holidays.
- Common with prendere, essere in, andare in.