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Pausenhof

school playground; schoolyard

noun POW-zen-hof Rare
People & Society Education

Usage Note

Pausenhof is the outdoor area of a school where pupils spend their breaks (Pausen). Social hierarchies and friendships often form here; supervision (Aufsicht) by teachers is legally required during breaks.

Examples

"In der großen Pause toben die Kinder auf dem Pausenhof."

Natural Translation

During the long break the children romp around in the schoolyard.

Literal Translation

In the big break romp the children on the school-yard.

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