B2
pause
/pɔːz/
noun
przerwa
/ˈpʂɛrva/· rzeczownikAlso
pauza(f)chwila(f)
Definition
a period of time during which somebody stops talking or stops what they are doing
Examples
There was a long pause before she answered.
Była długa przerwa, zanim odpowiedziała.
Synonyms
Collocations
a brief pausea long pausewithout a pause
verb
zatrzymać się
/zaˈtʂɨmat͡ɕ ɕɛ/· czasownikAlso
przerwaćzrobić pauzę
Definition
to stop talking or doing something for a short time before continuing
Examples
Anita paused for a moment, then said: ‘All right’.
Anita na chwilę się zatrzymała, a potem powiedziała: „Dobrze”.
Collocations
pause for thoughtpause to considerpause for breath
Discover more words
Leksogram features a broad vocabulary base covering levels A1 through C1, with Polish translations, IPA pronunciation, definitions, and examples for every word. Find this word on today's puzzle board!
Play today's puzzle
Find "pause" and dozens of other words on today's board