die Schonzeit
Translation
closed season, close season, grace period, respite
Examples
Für Rehe gilt im Winter eine Schonzeit.
There is a closed season for deer in winter.
Der neue Chef gewährte dem Team eine Schonzeit.
The new boss granted the team a grace period.
Grammar Patterns
to have/grant a grace period ((sth.)) Der neue Mitarbeiter hat eine Schonzeit von einem Monat.
during the closed season ((in+3)) In der Schonzeit ist das Jagen verboten.
Similar Words
Ruhezeit (rest period), Frist (period)
Etymology
From 'schonen' (to spare, protect) + 'Zeit' (time). Literally 'sparing time' or 'protected time'.
Memory Tips
Imagine animals being 'spared' during a certain 'time' of year (closed season), or a new employee being 'spared' from difficult tasks (grace period).