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Ich schlage vor, wir machen eine kurze Pause.

I suggest we take a short break.

In German

Ich schlage vor, wir machen eine kurze Pause.

Ikh SHLA-ge for, veer MA-khen AI-ne KUR-tse PAU-ze.
English
I suggest we take a short break.
Español
Sugiero que hagamos un breve descanso.
Italiano
Suggerisco di fare una breve pausa.

Sentence Breakdown

  • IchIPronoun
  • schlagesuggestVerb (from vorschlagen)
  • vorforwardSeparable prefix of 'vorschlagen'
  • wirwePronoun
  • machenmake/takeVerb
  • einea/anIndefinite article, Accusative feminine
  • kurzeshortAdjective, Accusative feminine ending
  • PausebreakNoun, feminine

Grammar Point

Separable verb 'vorschlagen', Subordinate clause (implied 'dass')

Variations

  • Ein kurzer Break wäre jetzt angebracht.
    A short break would be appropriate now.
  • Wollen wir eine kleine Unterbrechung machen?
    Shall we take a small break?

FAQ

How do you say "I suggest we take a short break." in German?

"I suggest we take a short break." in German is "Ich schlage vor, wir machen eine kurze Pause." (Ikh SHLA-ge for, veer MA-khen AI-ne KUR-tse PAU-ze.).

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