respite

German translation: Ruhepause

03:26 Jun 4, 2000
English to German translations [PRO]
English term or phrase: respite
Context: Respite is a break from the responsibilities of looking after someone (ie., a sick or elderly/frail person). Does anyone know a good German expression for RESPITE, other than "Erholungspause, Pause, usw.". TIA Wolfgang
wolfgang
German translation:Ruhepause
Explanation:
Hallo Wolfgang,

ich weiß nicht, worauf Du genau hinaus möchtest, aber hier einige Vorschläge:
Ruhepause, Unterbrechung (der Pflichten), respite services: Erholungsurlaub (einer Pflegeperson), resprite from - Erholung (von)

Hdh
Iris
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Iris Ludolf
Local time: 18:50
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Thanx for your help. :-) wolfgang
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Summary of answers provided
naRuhepause
Iris Ludolf
naAtempause - Ruhepause - Verschnaufpause - Unterbrechung - Rast
Dan McCrosky (X)


  

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5 mins
Ruhepause


Explanation:
Hallo Wolfgang,

ich weiß nicht, worauf Du genau hinaus möchtest, aber hier einige Vorschläge:
Ruhepause, Unterbrechung (der Pflichten), respite services: Erholungsurlaub (einer Pflegeperson), resprite from - Erholung (von)

Hdh
Iris

Iris Ludolf
Local time: 18:50
PRO pts in pair: 34
Grading comment
Thanx for your help. :-) wolfgang
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9 mins
Atempause - Ruhepause - Verschnaufpause - Unterbrechung - Rast


Explanation:
Just a few to start with. HTH Dan

Dan McCrosky (X)
Local time: 18:50
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in pair: 390
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