respite

ˈrɛspɪt
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Translation of respite into German,

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Noun

1.

temporary relief

short period of rest or relief from something difficult
  • The weekend provided a much-needed respite from work..Das Wochenende bot eine dringend benötigte Atempause von der Arbeit
2.

delay in penalty

Dated
postponement of a punishment
Dated
Aufschub mStrafaufschub
  • The judge granted a respite of the sentence..Der Richter gewährte einen Aufschub der Strafe

Verb

tr.

delay

DatedUK
allow extra time to finish something or avoid punishment
DatedUK
  • The judge decided to respite the sentence.Der Richter beschloss, das Urteil aufzuschieben.
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Expressions with respite: examples in English and translations in German

Kurzzeitpflege
Respite care allowed her to take a vacation.
willkommene Erholung
willkommene Pause
The rain was a welcome respite from the scorching heat.
pausenlos
ohne Unterlass
The rain fell without respite all night.

Synonyms and analogies of respite in English

Examples of respite in a sentence

  • The rain gave us a respite from the heat.
  • The prisoner hoped for a respite from his harsh sentence.
  • A temporary respite was granted to review the case.
  • The board decided to respite the audit until the budget figures arrived.
  • She asked the principal to respite the suspension for a week.

Translations of "respite" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieAtempausenf.

We are taking advantage of the respite, manoeuvring and retreating.

Wir nutzen die Atempause aus, indem wir manövrieren und zurückgehen.

dieErholungnf.

A dearly needed respite from someone's dominance or a dominant influence.

Eine dringend benötigte Erholung von jemandes Dominanz oder einem dominanten Einfluss.

diePausenf.

During the storm, residents enjoyed a respite from city noise.

Während des Sturms genossen die Anwohner eine Pause vom Stadtlärm.

dieRuhepausenf.

This is but a respite from my stewardship of the company.

Das ist nur eine Ruhepause von meinem Verwalteramt in der Firma.

Nachfristn.

To do a virtual tour of the respite cottage click here.

Um einen virtuellen Rundgang durch die Nachfrist Cottage klicken Sie hier.

Verb
erholenv.

Yet no one can find respite on a concrete mattress.

Doch auf einer Betonmatratze kann sich niemand erholen.

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respite: Examples and translations in context

After a brief respite, disorder and massacres began again.

Nach einer kurzen Atempause, Unordnung und Massaker begann wieder.

The remnants of the old regime must be given no respite.

Den Resten des alten Regimes darf keine Atempause gegönnt werden.

This inviting home welcomes you into a respite of timeless sophistication.

Das einladende Haus begrüßt Sie in eine Atempause von zeitloser Eleganz.

They offer a pleasant respite from the high-density development around them.

Sie bieten eine angenehme Atempause von der sie umgebenden hohen Bebauungsdichte.

An uncompromising encounter without respite from the first to the last stroke.

Eine kompromisslose Begegnung ohne Atempause vom ersten bis zum letzten Schlag.

Suddenly came a silence, as if both camps needed a respite.

Plötzlich kehrte Stille ein, als ob beide Lager eine Atempause benötigten.

Unable to sleep because of jet lag with no respite in between.

Wegen des Jetlags und der fehlenden Atempause danach konnte er nicht schlafen.

They offer a pleasant respite from the high-density development around them.

Sie bieten eine angenehme Atempause von der sie umgebenden hohen Bebauungsdichte.

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