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Denkpause

thinking pause

noun DENK-pow-ze Rare
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Also means

moment to reflect

Usage Note

Denkpause describes a deliberate break taken to think something over before continuing. Eine Denkpause einlegen (to take a thinking pause) is common in decision-making and negotiation contexts. It connotes thoughtful, not impulsive, behaviour.

Examples

"Bevor sie antwortete, legte sie eine kurze Denkpause ein."

Natural Translation

Before she answered she took a brief thinking pause.

Literal Translation

Before she answered, laid she a short thinking-pause in.

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