Werbeblock

commercial break

noun VER-beh-blok Rare

Also means

advertising block

Usage Note

Werbeblock is a scheduled interruption in a broadcast filled with advertisements. German law limits the length of Werbeblöcke on public channels; private channels may show more.

Examples

"Nach dem Werbeblock geht die Sendung weiter."

Natural Translation

After the commercial break the programme continues.

Literal Translation

After the advertising-block goes the broadcast further.

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