Eine Pause machen
Example: Wir sollten eine Pause machen, bevor wir weitermachen.
Definition
"eine Pause machen" means to take a break or stop briefly from an activity to rest or refresh oneself. It is commonly used to indicate a short interruption in work or any ongoing task, like in the phrase 'Wir sollten eine Pause machen, bevor wir weitermachen.'
Translations
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take a break -
hacer una pausa -
een pauze nemen -
fer una pausa -
faire une pause
Etymology
The phrase "eine Pause machen" comes from German, where "Pause" means a break or rest period, borrowed from the Latin word "pausa," meaning a stop or cessation. "Machen" is the German verb meaning to make or do. Together, they literally mean to make a pause, which is a natural way to describe taking a break.
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