Also means
the bell that signals the end of the interval in a theatre
Usage Note
Pausenglocke (or Pausensignal) is the warning bell sounded at the bar and foyer to call audiences back to their seats before the next act. Its ring triggers a familiar scramble in every German theatre.
Examples
"Als die Pausenglocke erklang, eilten alle schnell zurück in den Zuschauerraum."
Natural Translation
When the interval bell rang, everyone hurried quickly back into the auditorium.
Literal Translation
As the pause-bell sounded, hurried all quickly back into the audience-room.
Related Words
Explore German by topic
