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holiday

/ˈhɒl.ə.deɪ/

A period of time when you do not go to work or school and can rest or travel for pleasure. It can also refer to a specific day of celebration, such as a religious or national event.

أمثلة

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1

I am going on holiday to Spain next week.

I am going on a trip to Spain next week.

2

The company provides twenty days of paid holiday per year.

The organization allows twenty days of paid time off annually.

3

Got any big holiday plans?

Do you have any major plans for your time off?

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
holiday
Verb
holiday
صفة
holiday
مرتبط
holidaymaker
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of 'Holy Day'. Originally, holidays were 'holy days' set aside for religious reasons where people did not have to work.

اختبار سريع

We are going ___ holiday to Italy this August.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: on

أمثلة

1

I am going on holiday to Spain next week.

everyday

I am going on a trip to Spain next week.

2

The company provides twenty days of paid holiday per year.

formal

The organization allows twenty days of paid time off annually.

3

Got any big holiday plans?

informal

Do you have any major plans for your time off?

4

The study was conducted during the summer holiday to ensure student availability.

academic

The research was done during the summer break to make sure students were available.

5

Please note that our office will be closed for the public holiday.

business

Please be aware the office is shut for the official day off.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
holiday
Verb
holiday
صفة
holiday
مرتبط
holidaymaker

تلازمات شائعة

go on holiday to go on a trip
summer holiday the main break during summer
public holiday an official day off for the whole country
book a holiday to reserve a trip or vacation
holiday destination the place where you go for your break

العبارات الشائعة

on holiday

currently taking a break/trip

package holiday

a holiday where flights and hotel are included in one price

bank holiday

a public holiday in the UK

يُخلط عادةً مع

holiday vs vacation

In British English, 'holiday' is used for any trip or break, while in American English, 'vacation' is for trips and 'holiday' is for specific days like Christmas.

holiday vs weekend

A weekend is only Saturday and Sunday, while a holiday is often longer or a specific annual celebration.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

Use 'on holiday' with the verb 'to be' or 'to go' (e.g., 'I am on holiday' or 'I am going on holiday'). In British English, it is plural ('holidays') when referring to the school break.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often say 'make a holiday' or 'do a holiday'; the correct expression is 'take a holiday' or 'go on holiday'.

💡

نصيحة للحفظ

Think of 'Holy Day'. Originally, holidays were 'holy days' set aside for religious reasons where people did not have to work.

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أصل الكلمة

Derived from the Old English 'hāligdæg', which means 'holy day'.

أنماط نحوية

countable noun (plural: holidays) often used with the preposition 'on' can be used as a verb in British English (to holiday)
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السياق الثقافي

In the UK, 'Bank Holidays' are specific Mondays throughout the year when banks and most businesses are closed.

اختبار سريع

We are going ___ holiday to Italy this August.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: on

عبارات ذات صلة

مزيد من كلمات Travel

ship

A1

A large boat used for carrying passengers or goods across deep water like oceans and seas. Ships are much bigger than boats and are designed for long-distance travel.

station

A1

A station is a designated place where trains or buses regularly stop to allow passengers to get on or off. It can also refer to a building or facility used for a specific purpose, such as a police station or a radio station.

passport

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A passport is an official government document that identifies you as a citizen of a particular country. It is necessary for traveling to other countries and serves as proof of identity at international borders.

suitcase

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A suitcase is a large, rectangular container with a handle and often wheels, used for carrying clothes and personal items while traveling. It is designed to be carried by hand or rolled through airports and stations.

driver

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A person who operates a motor vehicle, such as a car, bus, or truck. They are responsible for controlling the vehicle's speed and direction while traveling on the road.

bed

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A piece of furniture that you sleep on, typically consisting of a mattress on a frame. In the context of travel, it refers to the sleeping accommodation provided in a hotel or hostel.

check-out

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The act of leaving a hotel or similar place after paying the bill and returning the room key. It can also refer to the area in a store where you pay for your items.

floor

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The flat bottom surface of a room that people walk on. It also refers to a specific level or story within a building, such as the ground floor or the fifth floor.

towel

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A piece of thick absorbent cloth or paper used for drying your body or a surface. It is a common household item and an essential travel accessory for the beach or bathroom.

island

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An island is a piece of land that is completely surrounded by water on all sides. It can be located in an ocean, sea, lake, or river and is smaller than a continent.

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