German Conversation · Level 44
73 words
German word
Sommerpause
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈzɔmɐˌpaʊ̯zə/
Meaning
- feminine nounsummer break
Example
In der Sommerpause sind viele Büros und Geschäfte geschlossen.
During the summer break, many offices and shops are closed.
More examples
In der Sommerpause bleiben viele Theater geschlossen.
During the summer break, many theaters remain closed.
Core concept
A venue or program puts its usual offering on hold during a planned summer interval.
Common phrases
in der Sommerpause
during the summer break
während der Sommerpause
during the summer break
Sommerpause einlegen
take a summer break
Similar words
Betriebsferien: A scheduled company closure during which employees often take their holidays together.
Sommerferien: The long summer holiday when pupils and students are away from school or university.
Urlaub: Time away from work taken as paid leave or for personal reasons.
Schließzeit: A predetermined period during which a facility or store is closed to customers.
Definition in German
planmäßige Auszeit im Sommer, in der Angebote, Veranstaltungen oder Dienste pausieren
Word origin
The compound Sommerpause joins the seasonal noun Sommer with Pause, a German borrowing that ultimately goes back to Latin pausa.
Usage tips
- Sommerpause often describes a break in broadcasting or cultural programs, whereas Betriebsferien usually refers to a company's scheduled closure.