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halftime break
The break in a sports game, for example in football or handball, that takes place after the first half of the game.
In der Halbzeitpause aß ich eine Bratwurst und trank eine Cola.
During the halftime break, I ate a bratwurst and drank a cola.
This word is made up of three parts: 'halb' (half), 'Zeit' (time), and 'Pause' (break). So it literally describes the break that takes place in the middle, that is, after half the time, of a game.
Die Spieler nutzen die Halbzeitpause, um sich kurz auszuruhen.
The players use the halftime break to rest briefly.
To express that something happens during this break, you use the preposition 'in' with the dative. So the fixed phrase is 'in der Halbzeitpause' (during the halftime break).
In der Halbzeitpause wurde die neue Taktik besprochen.
During the halftime break, the new tactics were discussed.
In a sports context, the halftime break is often connected with certain actions. Typical verbs are 'nutzen' (to use), 'besprechen' (to discuss), or, for spectators, 'sich eine Erfrischung holen' (to get a refreshment).
Die Mannschaft besprach in der Halbzeitpause ihre Strategie für die zweite Hälfte.
The team discussed its strategy for the second half during the halftime break.
break / pause
'die Pause' and 'die Halbzeitpause' both refer to an interruption. 'Pause' is the general word and fits work, school, theater, music, or many other situations. 'Halbzeitpause' is much more specific: it belongs to a sports game and takes place after the first half, for example in soccer or handball. The words can be confused because a halftime break is also a break. But not every break is a halftime break. If it is not about a game with two halves, 'Pause' is more natural.
In der Halbzeitpause bespricht der Trainer die Fehler der Mannschaft.
During the halftime break, the coach discusses the team's mistakes.
Mein Bruder macht gleich eine Pause, weil er Kopfschmerzen hat.
My brother is about to take a break because he has a headache.