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Auszeit

time out, break

noun OWS-tsait Rare
Time Time Expressions

Also means

sabbatical

Usage Note

Auszeit is a deliberate period of stepping back from routine — a break from work, a sabbatical, or a sporting timeout. Eine Auszeit nehmen = 'to take a timeout/sabbatical'. More intentional and often longer than Pause.

Examples

"Nach Jahren intensiver Arbeit gönnte er sich eine Auszeit."

Natural Translation

After years of intensive work he allowed himself a break.

Literal Translation

After years intensive work allowed he himself a time-out.

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