die Baupause
Translation
construction break, pause in construction, building halt
Examples
Wegen des Regens legen wir eine Baupause ein.
We're 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 We're taking a construction break.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Baustopp, Bauunterbrechung
Etymology
From 'Bau' (construction) + 'Pause' (pause, break). A literal translation is 'construction pause'.
Memory Tips
Think of construction workers hitting the 'pause' button on their work for a 'Baupause'.