Norwegian Word of the Day
ferie
/FEH-ree-uh/ • noun — 30th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: a period of time when you do not work or study and often travel or rest; holiday/vacation
Examples
- Vi skal på ferie til Spania i sommer.
(We are going on holiday to Spain this summer.) - Hun tar ferie neste uke.
(She is taking vacation next week.) - Skolen har ferie i to uker.
(The school has a holiday for two weeks.)
Synonyms
- permisjon
- fridag
Ferie is used for holidays or vacation time (e.g., school holidays or annual leave). Common phrases: 'på ferie' (on holiday) and 'ta ferie' (take vacation). For formal leave from work you might also see 'permisjon'; 'fridag' refers to a single day off.
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