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
A brief interval of rest or relief.
Aufschub
A brief interval of rest or relief.
Bedenkzeit
A brief interval of rest or relief.
Frist
A brief interval of rest or relief.
Strafaufschub
(legal) A reprieve, especially from a sentence of death.
Strafvollstreckungsaufschub
(legal) A reprieve, especially from a sentence of death.
Aussetzung des Verfahrens
(legal) The delay of appearance at court granted to a jury beyond the proper term.
Verhandlungsaufschub
(legal) The delay of appearance at court granted to a jury beyond the proper term.
aufschieben
(transitive) To delay or postpone (an event).
verschieben
(transitive) To delay or postpone (an event).
What does "respite" mean?
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noun A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or demanding.
"The ceasefire gave civilians a brief respite from the fighting."
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verb To grant someone a delay or temporary relief from an obligation.
"The court agreed to respite the payment deadline by thirty days."
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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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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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