die Wettkampfpause
Translation
competition break, intermission
Examples
Der Athlet nutzte die Wettkampfpause zur Erholung.
The athlete used the competition break for recovery.
Nach dem ersten Satz gab es eine kurze Wettkampfpause.
After the first set, there was a short competition break.
Grammar Patterns
to take a competition break eine Wettkampfpause einlegen The athlete has to take a competition break.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Spielpause, Unterbrechung
Etymology
A compound word from 'Wettkampf' (competition) and 'Pause' (break).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'competition' (Wettkampf) where you need a 'pause'. The two words are directly combined.