die Baupause
Translation
construction break, pause in construction, building halt
Examples
Wegen des Regens legen wir eine Baupause ein.
We are taking a construction break because of the rain.
Die Baupause dauerte den ganzen Winter.
The construction break lasted all winter.
Grammar Patterns
to take a construction break Wir legen eine Baupause ein.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Baustopp, Bauunterbrechung
Etymology
Composed of 'Bau' (construction) and 'Pause' (break, pause). Literally 'construction pause'.
Memory Tips
It's a very direct compound word: a 'pause' in the 'Bau' (construction).