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respite in German

respite in German is Atempause, Aufschub, Bedenkzeit — respite means a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or demanding.

respite in German

Atempause
noun
A brief interval of rest or relief.
Aufschub
noun
A brief interval of rest or relief.
Bedenkzeit
noun
A brief interval of rest or relief.
Frist
noun
A brief interval of rest or relief.
Strafaufschub
noun
(legal) A reprieve, especially from a sentence of death.
Strafvollstreckungsaufschub
noun
(legal) A reprieve, especially from a sentence of death.
Aussetzung des Verfahrens
noun
(legal) The delay of appearance at court granted to a jury beyond the proper term.
Verhandlungsaufschub
noun
(legal) The delay of appearance at court granted to a jury beyond the proper term.
aufschieben
verb
(transitive) To delay or postpone (an event).
verschieben
verb
(transitive) To delay or postpone (an event).

What does "respite" mean?

  1. noun A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or demanding.
    "The ceasefire gave civilians a brief respite from the fighting."
  2. verb To grant someone a delay or temporary relief from an obligation.
    "The court agreed to respite the payment deadline by thirty days."

respite in a sentence

  • The ceasefire gave civilians a brief respite from the fighting.
  • She took a weekend away as a respite from work stress.
  • The court agreed to respite the payment deadline by thirty days.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "respite" in German?

"respite" in German is Atempause, Aufschub, Bedenkzeit. respite means: A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or demanding.

How do you use "respite" in a sentence?

Example: "The ceasefire gave civilians a brief respite from the fighting." In German, "respite" is Atempause, Aufschub, Bedenkzeit.

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

Yes — German has 10 translations listed for "respite": Atempause, Aufschub, Bedenkzeit, Frist, Strafaufschub, Strafvollstreckungsaufschub.

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