The break or midpoint between the first and second halves of a match.
Natural examples
Zur Halbzeit stand es noch unentschieden.
The score was still tied at halftime.
Der Trainer wechselte zwei Spieler in der Halbzeit.
The coach substituted two players at halftime.
In der Halbzeit holten wir Getränke.
We got drinks during halftime.
Usage note
Halbzeit is feminine; its plural is Halbzeiten. It can mean either half of a match or the break between the halves. During the halftime break, players leave the field briefly for instructions.
Mini-lesson: Halbzeit
The break or midpoint between the first and second halves of a match. Halbzeit is feminine; its plural is Halbzeiten. It can mean either half of a match or the break between the halves. During the halftime break, players leave the field briefly for instructions.
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