Brückentag

derNoun

bridge day (a day between a holiday and the weekend)

English translations

  1. 01

    bridge day

Word details

German meaning
Ein Arbeitstag, der zwischen einem Feiertag und dem Wochenende liegt.
English meaning
Bridge day, holiday bridge
Synonym
Fenstertag
German example
Wir nehmen den Brückentag frei und machen ein langes Wochenende.
English example
We're taking the bridge day off and making a long weekend.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Brückentag
Plural Form
die Brückentage

Example sentences with “Brückentag”

  1. Viele nehmen am Brückentag frei. (Many people take the bridge day off.)

Frequently asked questions

Why is it called a Brückentag?

It 'bridges' the gap between a public holiday and the weekend. It is masculine (der).