German - English (British) translations for "Pause"
"Pause" German translation
Translation
break
Definition
Pause
Part of speech
noun
Gender
feminine
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: break
Ich mache eine Pause.
I am taking a break.
Meaning: pause (in music)
Die Musik hat eine kurze Pause.
The music has a short pause.
Meaning: interval
Es gibt eine Pause zwischen den Vorstellungen.
There is an interval between the performances.
Meaning: recess
Die Schüler haben eine Pause auf dem Schulhof.
The students have a recess in the schoolyard.
Meaning: rest
Er braucht eine Pause, um sich auszuruhen.
He needs a rest to relax.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: Ich mache eine Pause.
A1: I take a break.
A1: Er hat eine Pause gemacht.
A1: He took a break.
A2: Wir haben in der Pause gegessen.
A2: We ate during the break.
B1: Nach einer langen Pause habe ich wieder angefangen zu arbeiten.
B1: After a long break, I started working again.
B1: Sie hat während ihrer Pause ein Buch gelesen.
B1: She read a book during her break.
B2: Als ich gestern nach Hause kam, hatte mein Hund in die Wohnung gemacht. Ich musste eine Pause machen und den Schaden beseitigen.
B2: When I came home yesterday, my dog had made a mess in the apartment. I had to take a break and clean up the damage.
C1: Die Schauspielerin machte eine kurze Pause, um sich auf ihre nächste Rolle vorzubereiten.
C1: The actress took a short break to prepare for her next role.
C1: Während meiner beruflichen Pause habe ich viele interessante Bücher gelesen.
C1: During my professional break, I read many interesting books.
C2: Nachdem er den Marathon gelaufen war, brauchte der Läufer eine längere Pause zur Erholung.
C2: After running the marathon, the runner needed a longer break to recover.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.The German noun 'Pause' translates to 'break' or 'pause' in English. It is derived from the Latin word 'pausa', meaning a temporary cessation or interruption of an activity.
In German, 'Pause' can refer to a break or rest period during work or school hours. It is commonly used to describe the time when people take a break from their activities to relax, eat, or engage in leisurely pursuits.
Additionally, 'Pause' can also refer to a musical pause, where there is a temporary stop or silence in a piece of music. This term is often used in the context of sheet music and conducting.