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Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈaʊ̯sɐhalp deːɐ̯ ˈʃtoːsˌtsaɪ̯tn̩
"Tickets sind außerhalb der Stoßzeiten günstiger."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Relating to a time or period when demand, usage, or traffic is lowest.
"Traveling during off-peak hours can save you a significant amount of money on train tickets."
- 1
At a time of low demand or reduced pricing.
"Many museums offer cheaper admission if you visit off-peak."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the combination of the preposition 'off' (indicating a cessation, reduction, or lower level) and 'peak' (from Middle English, referring to a pointed summit or maximum point of activity). It emerged in the mid-20th century during the expansion of mass transit and utility networks to describe periods of lower demand and reduced pricing.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Off-peak" is said worldwide
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heures creuses
Transliteration: œʁ kʁœz
"Il est préférable de voyager pendant les heures creuses."
außerhalb der Stoßzeiten
Transliteration: ˈaʊ̯sɐhalp deːɐ̯ ˈʃtoːsˌtsaɪ̯tn̩
"Tickets sind außerhalb der Stoßzeiten günstiger."
fuori punta
Transliteration: ˈfuɔri ˈpunta
"Viaggiare in orario non di punta è più conveniente."
fuera de hora punta
Transliteration: ˈfweɾa ðe ˈoɾa ˈpunta
"El metro está menos lleno fuera de hora punta."
fora de pico
Transliteration: ˈfɔɾɐ dʒi ˈpiku
"As tarifas de eletricidade são mais baixas fora de pico."
कम भीड़ का समय
Transliteration: kam bheed ka samay
"कम भीड़ के समय यात्रा करना सस्ता है।"
非高峰期
Transliteration: fēi gāofēng qī
"建议你在非高峰期出行。"
비수기
Transliteration: bisugi
"비수기에 여행하면 비용을 절약할 수 있습니다."
オフピーク
Transliteration: ofupiiku
"オフピークの時間帯に電車に乗る。"
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