die Winterpause
Translation
winter break, winter recess
Examples
Die Fußballliga macht eine lange Winterpause.
The football league is taking a long winter break.
Nach der Winterpause beginnt die Schule wieder.
School starts again after the winter break.
Grammar Patterns
to take a winter break The football league is taking a long winter break.
to go on winter break Many businesses go on winter break.
Similar Words
Winterurlaub (winter holiday), Winterferien (winter vacation)
Etymology
Composed of 'Winter' (winter) and 'Pause' (break, pause).
Memory Tips
Literally a 'winter pause' or 'winter break'. The two parts directly translate.