What does Taking a break mean?

Temporary separation (Pause) For example: "We're taking a break. (We're temporarily separating.)"

Where does the slang word Taking a break come from?

Taking a break is a slang term from Namibia. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Namibia and across Africa.

Taking a break

🇳🇦 Namibia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Taking a break definition 1

Temporary separation (Pause)

"We're taking a break. (We're temporarily separating.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇳🇦 Namibia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

Taking a break 🇿🇦 South Africa

Pouse neem (Pause relationship)

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Tea break 🇿🇲 Zambia

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🇳🇦 About Namibia Slang

Namibia slang captures the everyday language, street expressions, and cultural vocabulary of its people.

KASINARY has 1874 Namibia slang words collected from native speakers.

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🌍 "Taking a break" Across Africa

This word is also used in 1 other country, sometimes with a different meaning.

Taking a break 🇿🇦 South Africa

Pouse neem (Pause relationship)

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