🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

चाय का ब्रेक

Pronunciation / Transliteration: chai ka break

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Tea-Break/ˈtiːˌbreɪk/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"हमने मीटिंग के बाद चाय का ब्रेक लिया।"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A short break taken during work or an activity to enjoy tea.

    "After a long meeting, we all appreciated the tea-break to recharge."
  2. 2

    A scheduled pause in the workday for refreshments, particularly tea.

    "The company encourages a tea-break every afternoon to boost morale."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'tea-break' originated in the early 20th century, combining 'tea', derived from the Chinese 't'e', and 'break', from Old English 'brecan'. It reflects a cultural practice in British society where workers take a short pause to enjoy tea, symbolizing a moment of relaxation amidst labor.

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