Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

die pause

Translation (Übersetzung) break, pause
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈpaʊ̯zə]
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
time everyday school work
A common noun referring to a short interruption or rest period. Often used in work, school, and media contexts.

pause - German Nouns - pause Meaning - pause Translation - pause Nouns Examples

pause is a German Nouns

Learn pause meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. pause is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

pause Examples (Beispiele) in English

pause examples with English translations. See how to use pause in sentences. pause example sentences in English below.

Wir machen jetzt eine Pause.
We're taking a break now.
Work or study context
Die Schüler haben in der Pause gespielt.
The students played during the break.
School context
Nach der langen Fahrt brauchten wir eine Pause.
After the long drive, we needed a break.
Travel context

pause Word Family - pause Related Words - pause Family Members

pause Word Family (Wortfamilie)

pause word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn pause family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore pause related words and expand your German vocabulary.

verb form (Verbform)
pausieren
Meaning: to pause, to take a break
Tense: infinitive
Example: Wir müssen kurz pausieren.
Verb
compound noun (Zusammengesetztes Substantiv)
Mittagspause
Meaning: lunch break
Example: Ich gehe in der Mittagspause essen.
Noun
Kaffeepause
Meaning: coffee break
Example: Um 10 Uhr ist Kaffeepause.
Noun

pause Usage - pause Collocations - pause Idioms - pause Synonyms - pause Antonyms

pause Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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pause Collocations (Kollokationen)

pause collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn pause word combinations and how to use pause with other words naturally.

eine Pause machen
to take a break
High frequency
in der Pause
during the break
High frequency
kurze Pause
short break
High frequency
lange Pause
long break
Medium frequency
Pause haben
to have a break
High frequency
Mittagspause
lunch break
High frequency
Pause einlegen
to take a pause
Medium frequency
Pause vom Alltag
break from everyday life
Medium frequency

pause Idioms (Redewendungen)

pause idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing pause with meanings and explanations. Master pause expressions used in everyday German.

Ohne Pause
without a break
Continuously, without interruption
Pause ist Pause
a break is a break
Emphasizes that break time should be respected and not interrupted
Eine Pause vom Leben
a break from life
A temporary escape from daily responsibilities

pause Synonyms (Synonyme)

pause synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for pause and expand your German vocabulary. Learn pause similar words and their usage.

Unterbrechung
Meaning: interruption
High similarity
Ruhepause
Meaning: rest break
High similarity
Erholungspause
Meaning: recovery break
Medium similarity
Auszeit
Meaning: time out
Medium similarity
Atempause
Meaning: breathing space
Medium similarity

pause Antonyms (Antonyme)

pause antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to pause. Discover pause opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Arbeit
Meaning: work
Durcharbeit
Meaning: continuous work
Ununterbrochenheit
Meaning: continuity

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pause Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

pause semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to pause. Explore pause related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn pause contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Arbeit Erholung Ruhe Zeit Unterbrechung

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