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noun

die Auszeit, -en

break

Eine kurze Pause von Arbeit, Stress oder Alltag, um sich zu erholen.

Definition & meaning

Auszeit (die, -, -en) is a feminine noun that refers to a temporary break, pause, or intermission.

  1. In general usage: It describes a period of time where someone stops their regular activities, work, or routine to rest, recover, or focus on personal matters. It can refer to a short break during the day or a longer period of leave, such as a sabbatical.
  2. In sports: It refers to a timeout, a short interruption in the game requested by a team to strategize, calm down, or break the opponent's momentum.

Grammar & Word origin

The word is a compound noun consisting of two parts:

  • Aus: Meaning "out" or "off."
  • Zeit: Meaning "time."

Grammatically, it is a feminine noun (die Auszeit) and its plural form is Auszeiten. It follows the regular declension patterns for feminine nouns.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • Pause
  • Unterbrechung
  • Erholungspause
  • Sabbatical
  • Atempause

Antonyms:

  • Dauerbetrieb
  • Durcharbeit
  • Hochbetrieb

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Examples

Er nimmt sich eine kurze Auszeit.noun

He is taking a short break.

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