die Ruhepause
rest break
A break from an activity or exertion during which one rests and recovers.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem steilen Aufstieg legten wir eine Ruhepause ein.
After the steep climb, we took a rest break.
die Ruhepause
rest break
die Ruhepause, die Ruhepausen
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Ruhepause, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Ruhepausen |
| genitive | der Ruhepause |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Ruhepause | die Ruhepausen |
| accusative | die Ruhepause | die Ruhepausen |
| dative | der Ruhepause | den Ruhepausen |
| genitive | der Ruhepause | der Ruhepausen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
'Ruhepause' (rest break) is made up of 'Ruhe' (rest) and 'Pause' (break). The first component emphasizes that the break is especially intended for recovery and rest.
EXAMPLE
Nach mehreren Stunden Arbeit brauchten alle eine Ruhepause.
After several hours of work, everyone needed a rest break.
Typical collocations
'Ruhepause' (rest break) is particularly often used with the verbs 'einlegen' (to take) and 'machen' (to have/take). Combinations such as 'eine kurze Ruhepause' (a short rest break) and 'eine längere Ruhepause' (a longer rest break) are also very common.
EXAMPLE
Nach der Hälfte der Strecke machten die Radfahrer eine kurze Ruhepause.
After covering half the distance, the cyclists took a short rest break.
Treat oneself to something
In 'sich eine Ruhepause gönnen' (to treat oneself to a rest break), the person is in the dative and the rest break is in the accusative. This construction emphasizes that someone consciously takes time for their own recovery.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem langen Gespräch gönnte sie sich eine Ruhepause.
After the long conversation, she treated herself to a rest break.
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