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Rast

rest stop, short break during a journey

noun RAST Rare
Travel & Places Movement

Origin: Old High German rasta (a measured road distance)

Usage Note

Rast is a short rest taken during walking or travelling, at a Rastplatz (rest area). Rast machen means to take a break on a hike or long drive; it is more literary than everyday Pause.

Examples

"Nach drei Stunden Wanderung gönnten wir uns eine kurze Rast an der Almhütte."

Natural Translation

After three hours of hiking we allowed ourselves a short rest at the alpine hut.

Literal Translation

After three hours hiking granted we ourselves a short rest at the alpine-hut.

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