No. 10,783 in German
ruhezeit
"Ruhezeit" means "rest period" or "quiet time" in English.
In a sentence
Die Ruhezeit nach dem Essen beträgt mindestens ein Stündchen.
The resting time after the meal is at least one hour.
In this sentence, 'Ruhezeit' refers to the period of rest following an activity, highlighting its temporal aspect within a specific context (after eating).
In der Bibliothek ist während der Ruhezeit absolute Stille erforderlich.
In the library, absolute silence is required during the quiet time.
Here, 'Ruhezeit' is used to denote a prescribed period of quietness, important in institutional or public spaces like a library.
Die gesetzliche Ruhezeit für Lastwagenfahrer beträgt mindestens 45 Minuten pro Schicht.
The statutory rest period for truck drivers is at least 45 minutes per shift.
This usage of 'Ruhezeit' relates to a mandated rest interval as per legal or professional regulations, important in occupational contexts.
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