sandwich
das Pausenbrot, die Pausenbrote
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sandwich
A sandwich or plain slice of bread taken along to eat during a break, especially at school or work.
Für die große Pause hat sie sich ein Pausenbrot mit Käse eingepackt.
She packed herself a cheese sandwich for the main school break.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Pausenbrote |
| genitive | des Pausenbrotes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Pausenbrot | die Pausenbrote |
| accusative | das Pausenbrot | die Pausenbrote |
| dative | dem Pausenbrot | den Pausenbroten |
| genitive | des Pausenbrotes des Pausenbrots | der Pausenbrote |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Pausenbrot' (sandwich eaten during a break) is made up of 'Pause' (break) and 'Brot' (bread). The first word describes when or for what purpose the bread is eaten.
Vor dem Unterricht legt er sein Pausenbrot in den Rucksack.
Before class, he puts his sandwich in his backpack.
'Pausenbrot' (sandwich eaten during a break) is particularly common with verbs such as 'einpacken' (to pack), 'mitnehmen' (to take along), 'schmieren' (to make a sandwich), and 'essen' (to eat). Phrases with 'für die Pause' (for the break) also occur frequently.
Morgens schmiert ihr Vater ihr ein Pausenbrot für die Schule.
In the morning, her father makes her a sandwich for school.
'Pausenbrot' (sandwich eaten during a break) is often used in connection with children, school, and everyday family life, but also at work or on the go. It usually refers to a simple meal prepared in advance for a short break.
In der Mittagspause holte der Handwerker sein Pausenbrot aus der Tasche.
During his lunch break, the tradesman took his sandwich out of his bag.
