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Pronunciation / Transliteration: vishraam
"बच्चे बाहर खेलने के लिए विश्राम का इंतजार कर रहे हैं।"
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2 senses- 1
A period of time during which regular activities are suspended, often for rest or recreation.
"The children eagerly awaited recess to play outside." - 2
A small space or alcove set back from a main area.
"The library had a cozy recess where students could read quietly."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'recess' originates from the Latin word 'recessus', meaning 'a going back' or 'a retreat'. It evolved through Middle English, where it referred to a period of withdrawal or break, particularly in educational contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Recess" is said worldwide
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récréation
Transliteration: ray-kre-a-syon
"Les enfants attendent avec impatience la récréation."
Pause
Transliteration: pau-ze
"Die Kinder freuen sich auf die Pause, um draußen zu spielen."
intervallo
Transliteration: in-ter-val-lo
"I bambini aspettano con ansia l'intervallo per giocare."
recreo
Transliteration: re-cre-o
"Los niños esperan con entusiasmo el recreo para jugar."
intervalo
Transliteration: in-ter-val-o
"As crianças aguardam ansiosamente o intervalo para brincar."
विश्राम
Transliteration: vishraam
"बच्चे बाहर खेलने के लिए विश्राम का इंतजार कर रहे हैं।"
休息时间
Transliteration: xiūxí shíjiān
"孩子们期待着休息时间去外面玩。"
휴식 시간
Transliteration: hyusik sigan
"아이들은 밖에서 놀기 위해 휴식 시간을 기다리고 있습니다."
休み時間
Transliteration: yasumi jikan
"子供たちは外で遊ぶために休み時間を楽しみにしています。"
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