winter break
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winter break
A break in league play in a sports league, especially in football, during the winter months.
Die Fußball-Bundesliga geht Mitte Dezember in die Winterpause.
The football Bundesliga goes into its winter break in mid-December.
The word is clearly made up of 'der Winter' (winter) and 'die Pause' (break). So it describes a break that takes place in winter.
Viele freuen sich auf die ruhige Zeit während der Winterpause.
Many people look forward to the quiet period during the winter break.
Pay attention to the prepositions: you say 'in die Winterpause gehen' (to go into the winter break) for the beginning, and 'in der Winterpause sein' (to be in the winter break) for the state.
Die Mannschaft geht nach dem letzten Spiel in die Winterpause.
The team goes into the winter break after the last match.
This meaning is especially common in football. Typical words in this context are 'Bundesliga', 'Spielbetrieb' (league play), 'Transfer' (transfer), or 'Trainingslager' (training camp).
Der Verein plant, in der Winterpause neue Spieler zu verpflichten.
The club plans to sign new players during the winter break.
break / pause
'die Pause' and 'die Winterpause' both describe a break or interruption. 'Pause' is the general word and can mean almost any short or longer interruption. 'Winterpause' is more specific: it takes place in winter and often affects sports, construction sites, clubs, or other regular activities. In football, 'Winterpause' especially means the period when no league matches take place. If you only mean a normal break, you say 'Pause'. If the break happens because of the season or takes place in winter, 'Winterpause' fits.
Während der Winterpause trainiert die Mannschaft nur zweimal pro Woche.
During the winter break, the team trains only twice a week.
Nach dem Training trinken alle in der Pause etwas Wasser.
After training, everyone drinks some water during the break.