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Pause

break

German grammar
diePausef
Meaning of Pause

short rest

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German[ˈpaʊ̯zə]
break
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Pause with English translation

Pause usage examples

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Mach bitte eine kurze Pause.

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Nach dem Lauf brauche ich eine Pause.

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Pause belongs to the topic "Adverbs of Frequency". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

Pausebreak
seltenrarely
einmalonce
jeden Tagevery day
monatlichevery month
sofortright now
Sekundesecond

Pause synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between Pause / Ruhepause / Auszeit / Rast

R
🇩🇪German
Ruhepause

A pause for quiet rest without strain; emphasizes calm and relaxation.

A1Often
🇩🇪German

Often means a longer break, time off from duties, or stepping away from a situation.

A1Often
R
🇩🇪German
Rast

A stop during a journey or walk for rest, especially while traveling or hiking.

A1Often

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How to pronounce Pause and what this word means

Pause means break. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Pause

[ˈpaʊ̯zə]

Pause translation

break

Pause examples

Mach bitte eine kurze Pause.

Pause transcription

[ˈpaʊ̯zə]

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Pause meaning: what does it mean?

kurze Unterbrechung zum Ausruhen oder Durchatmen

Pause pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Pause is pronounced as [ˈpaʊ̯zə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Pause definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Mach bitte eine kurze Pause. Translation: Сделай, пожалуйста, короткий перерыв.

Is Pause part of Adverbs of Frequency vocabulary?

Yes, Pause (break) can be learned in the Adverbs of Frequency topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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