die Sommerpause
Translation
summer break, summer recess
Examples
Die Schule macht eine lange Sommerpause.
The school takes a long summer break.
Die Fußballliga ist in der Sommerpause.
The football league is on its summer break.
Grammar Patterns
to be on/go on summer break to be on/go on summer break The politicians are on their summer break.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Sommerferien (summer holidays); Antonyms: Winterpause (winter break)
Etymology
Composed of 'Sommer' (summer) and 'Pause' (pause, break). Literally 'summer pause'.
Memory Tips
Think of work or school hitting the 'pause' button for the 'Sommer' (summer).