No. 3,000 in German
auszeit
A break or time-out.
In a sentence
Ich brauche eine Auszeit, um mich zu entspannen.
I need a timeout to relax.
The word 'Auszeit' in this context means a pause or break from regular activities for rest or relaxation.
Der Spieler nahm eine Auszeit, um sich von seiner Verletzung zu erholen.
The player took a timeout to recover from his injury.
Here 'Auszeit' refers to a period away from activity due to health reasons or recovery.
Während meiner Auszeit habe ich viel über meine Zukunft nachgedacht.
During my time off, I thought a lot about my future.
In this sentence, 'Auszeit' indicates a sabbatical or an extended break reflecting on personal life or decisions.
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