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ausruhen

to rest, take a rest

verb OWS-roo-en Rare
Body & Health Movement

Usage Note

Ausruhen (sich ausruhen) means to rest physically — lying down, sitting quietly, or simply pausing activity. Die Beine ausruhen = to rest one's legs. More concrete than erholen (recover).

Examples

"Nach dem langen Spaziergang ruhten sie sich auf einer Bank aus."

Natural Translation

After the long walk they rested on a bench.

Literal Translation

After the long walk rested they themselves on a bench out.

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