German word

Pause

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpaʊ̯zə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounbreak

Example

Wir machen jetzt eine Pause.

We're taking a break now.

Illustration for Pause (break)

More examples

Während der Pause telefoniere ich kurz.

During the break, I make a quick phone call.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • eine Pause einlegen

    take a break

  • in der Pause

    during the break

Similar words

Unterbrechung: A temporary stop in a conversation, task, or other activity.
Auszeit: A substantial period away from work or daily life for rest.
Rast: A brief rest during a journey or task to recover energy.

Definition in German

Kurze Unterbrechung einer Tätigkeit, meist zum Ausruhen.

Word origin

German Pause came through Latin pausa from Greek pausis, whose basic sense is a stopping or resting interval.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • pausenoun
  • interruptionnoun

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