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interruption
A temporary pause or disruption in a process, activity, or connection.
Wegen einer technischen Störung kam es zu einer kurzen Unterbrechung des Programms.
Because of a technical problem, there was a brief interruption in the program.
The noun 'die Unterbrechung' (the interruption) is derived directly from the verb 'unterbrechen' (to interrupt). The verb means to stop something that is currently happening. The ending '-ung' turns the verb into a feminine noun.
Bitte nicht stören, ich möchte ohne Unterbrechung arbeiten.
Please don't disturb me; I want to work without interruption.
Common adjectives used with 'Unterbrechung' (interruption) are 'kurz' (short/brief), 'lang' (long), 'plötzlich' (sudden), or 'technisch' (technical). People also speak of an 'Unterbrechung der Stromversorgung' (interruption of the power supply) or 'des Gesprächs' (of the conversation).
Nach einer kurzen Unterbrechung ging die Vorstellung weiter.
After a brief interruption, the performance continued.
A very common formulation is 'es kommt zu einer Unterbrechung' (there is an interruption). This impersonal construction is often used to report a disruption.
Aufgrund des Sturms kam es zu einer Unterbrechung der Zugverbindung.
Because of the storm, there was an interruption in the train connection.
break / pause
'die Pause' and 'die Unterbrechung' can both mean that a process stops for a while. 'die Pause' often sounds planned or normal and frequently has the purpose of resting or separating one section from another. 'die Unterbrechung' is more general and can also be a disruption, for example in a conversation, a connection, or an event. Learners may confuse the words because a break is also a kind of interruption. If the interruption is pleasant, planned, or restful, people often say 'Pause'. If something is suddenly stopped or disrupted, 'Unterbrechung' fits better.
Wegen einer Unterbrechung im Internet konnten wir das Video nicht weitersehen.
Because of an interruption in the internet connection, we couldn't keep watching the video.
Wir machten beim Lernen eine Pause und gingen kurz nach draußen.
We took a break from studying and went outside for a short while.