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recess in German

recess in German is Nische, Aushöhlung, Vertiefung — recess means a break from an activity or from regular proceedings, especially in a school, court, or legislature.

recess in German

Nische
noun
(countable) A depressed, hollow, or indented space; also, a hole or opening.
Aushöhlung
noun
(countable) A depressed, hollow, or indented space; also, a hole or opening.
Vertiefung
noun
(countable) A depressed, hollow, or indented space; also, a hole or opening.
Winkel
noun
(countable) A depressed, hollow, or indented space; also, a hole or opening.
Pause
noun
Auszeit
noun
Ferien
noun
Unterbrechung
noun

What does "recess" mean?

  1. noun A break from an activity or from regular proceedings, especially in a school, court, or legislature.
    "The kids ran outside for recess after lunch."
  2. noun A hollow or indented space set back into a wall or surface.
    "A small statue sat in a recess in the wall."
  3. verb To suspend a meeting or proceeding temporarily.
    "The judge recessed the court until the following morning."

recess in a sentence

  • The kids ran outside for recess after lunch.
  • Congress is on recess until next month.
  • A small statue sat in a recess in the wall.
  • The judge recessed the court until the following morning.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "recess" in German?

"recess" in German is Nische, Aushöhlung, Vertiefung. recess means: A break from an activity or from regular proceedings, especially in a school, court, or legislature.

How do you use "recess" in a sentence?

Example: "The kids ran outside for recess after lunch." In German, "recess" is Nische, Aushöhlung, Vertiefung.

Are there other ways to say "recess" in German?

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "recess": Nische, Aushöhlung, Vertiefung, Winkel, Pause, Auszeit.

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