Nomen

die Unterbrechung

Translation

interruption, break, pause, discontinuance

Nach einer kurzen Unterbrechung ging die Sitzung weiter.

After a short break, the meeting continued.

Es gab eine Unterbrechung der Stromversorgung.

There was an interruption of the power supply.

Bitte keine Unterbrechungen während des Vortrags.

Please, no interruptions during the lecture.

without interruption ((ohne et4)) He worked for eight hours without interruption.

to take a break ((eine Unterbrechung machen)) We're taking a short break.

Synonyms: Pause (pause), Störung (disturbance); Antonyms: Fortsetzung (continuation)

From the verb 'unterbrechen' (to interrupt). It's composed of 'unter-' (between) and 'brechen' (to break). The '-ung' suffix forms a noun.

Think of 'breaking' ('brechen') 'under' or in between ('unter') a conversation or activity.