der Pausenhof
schoolyard
An open area on school grounds where students spend time during breaks.
EXAMPLE
In der großen Pause spielen die Kinder auf dem Pausenhof.
The children play in the schoolyard during the long break.
der Pausenhof
schoolyard
der Pausenhof, die Pausenhöfe
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Pausenhof, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Pausenhöfe |
| genitive | des Pausenhofes |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Pausenhof | die Pausenhöfe |
| accusative | den Pausenhof | die Pausenhöfe |
| dative | dem Pausenhof | den Pausenhöfen |
| genitive | des Pausenhofes des Pausenhofs | der Pausenhöfe |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
'Pausenhof' (schoolyard) is made up of 'Pause' (break) and 'Hof' (yard). Literally, it means a yard used for breaks at a school.
EXAMPLE
Der neue Pausenhof hat viele Bäume und Sitzbänke.
The new schoolyard has many trees and benches.
Location and direction
For the location, 'auf dem Pausenhof' (in the schoolyard) is usually used. When movement toward it is meant, use 'auf den Pausenhof' (into the schoolyard).
EXAMPLE
In der Pause sitzen viele Kinder auf dem Pausenhof.
Many children sit in the schoolyard during the break.
Nach dem Klingeln liefen alle Schüler auf den Pausenhof.
After the bell rang, all the students ran into the schoolyard.
Typical collocations
Verbs such as 'spielen' (to play), 'rennen' (to run), 'sich aufhalten' (to spend time), and 'lärmen' (to make a noise) are often used with 'Pausenhof'. 'Schulhof' (schoolyard) is also frequently mentioned in connection with 'Pausenhof'.
EXAMPLE
Auf dem Pausenhof rennen und lärmen die Schüler, bis es klingelt.
The students run around and make a noise in the schoolyard until the bell rings.
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