Ruhepause

rest stop, break during a journey

noun ROO-e-pow-ze Rare

Usage Note

Ruhepause is a deliberate break for rest during a hike, drive, or long journey. German labour law also mandates Ruhepausen for workers, so the word bridges travel and employment. Eine Ruhepause einlegen ('to take a rest break') is the standard collocation.

Examples

"Nach drei Stunden Wandern legten wir eine kurze Ruhepause ein."

Natural Translation

After three hours of hiking we took a short rest break.

Literal Translation

After three hours hiking laid we a short rest-break in.

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