English–German

“break” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpaʊ̯zə/

Example

Wir machen jetzt eine Pause.

We're taking a break now.

Illustration for Pause (break)

How to say “break” in German

“Break” in German is Pause.

A work session with a clear gap in the middle, where activity stops and resumes afterward.

Full entry for Pause: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Pause

Während der Pause telefoniere ich kurz.

During the break, I make a quick phone call.

Tips for using Pause

  • Pause is feminine, so the standard forms are die Pause and die Pausen; the common phrase is eine Pause machen.

Other German words for “break”

Wir nehmen eine Auszeit.

We're taking a break.

Ich breche die Vase.

I break the vase.

Er verstößt gegen die Regeln.

He is breaking the rules.

Der Junge zerbricht das Glas.

The boy breaks the glass.

Ich mache das kaputt.

I'm breaking it.

Die Unterbrechung dauerte nur kurz.

The break lasted only a short time.

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