die Unterbrechung, -en

The German word "Unterbrechung" is a noun formed from "unterbrechen" (to interrupt) and the suffix "-ung" indicating a noun.

• "brechen" means "to break".
• "unter" means "under" or "among".

"Unterbrechung" means "interruption" or "break", referring to a temporary stopping or pausing of an action or process.

Similar words:

• Pause (pause/break)
• Aussetzung (suspension)
• Unterlassung (omission/stoppage)

Differences:

• Pause implies a planned short break, often intentionally taken.
• Aussetzung stresses a suspension that may be indefinite or conditionally stopped.
• Unterbrechung generally refers to an unexpected or temporary halt, often by an external force.