die Ruhephasen
Translation
rest periods, quiet phases, downtime
Examples
Zwischen den Übungen gibt es Ruhephasen.
There are rest periods between the exercises.
Pflanzen brauchen Ruhephasen im Winter.
Plants need dormant periods in winter.
Grammar Patterns
Ruhephasen einlegen to take rest periods You should take regular rest periods.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Pausen (breaks), Erholungszeiten (recovery times); Antonyms: Aktivitätsphasen (activity phases)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Ruhe' (rest, quiet) and 'Phasen' (phases). Literally 'rest phases'.
Memory Tips
Think of a project that has active 'phases' and 'Ruhephasen' (rest phases).