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die Sommerpause
summer break
An interruption of regular activity during the summer months, especially in politics, culture, or sports.
example
Das Parlament befindet sich derzeit in der Sommerpause.
Parliament is currently on summer break.
die Sommerpause
summer break
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Compound word
'Sommerpause' (summer break) is a compound noun made up of 'der Sommer' (summer) and 'die Pause' (break). The meaning is literal: a break that takes place in summer.
EXAMPLE
Viele Fernsehserien machen eine längere Sommerpause.
Many TV series take a longer summer break.
Typical collocations
Common verbs used with 'Sommerpause' (summer break) are 'in die Sommerpause gehen' (to go on summer break), 'sich in der Sommerpause befinden' (to be on summer break), and 'aus der Sommerpause zurückkehren' (to return from summer break).
EXAMPLE
Die Fußball-Bundesliga geht bald in die wohlverdiente Sommerpause.
The German football Bundesliga will soon go on its well-deserved summer break.
Typical contexts
The term is often used in specific areas. People speak of the summer break of parliament (politics), of a league (sports), or of a theater (culture).
EXAMPLE
Die Abgeordneten kehren nächste Woche aus der Sommerpause zurück.
The members of parliament return from summer break next week.
Compare with
Sommerpause vs Pause
break / pause
'die Pause' and 'die Sommerpause' both have to do with an interruption. 'Pause' is general and can be short or long. It can happen at work, while studying, or during an event. 'Sommerpause' is a longer break during the summer months, often in politics, culture, sports, or regular broadcasts. The words can be confused because both mean that something does not continue. However, you only use 'Sommerpause' when the summer and a longer interruption are important.
Sommerpause
Die Serie geht im Juli in die Sommerpause und kommt erst im September zurück.
The series goes on summer break in July and does not return until September.
Pause
Während der Pause liest Lisa ihre Nachrichten auf dem Handy.
During the break, Lisa reads her messages on her phone.
In real life
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