German Phrase
Auf jeden, ich brauch 'ne Pause!
Meaning
Literally: “Sure thing, I need a break!” It combines an enthusiastic agreement (Auf jeden) with a casual statement of needing a short rest. The phrase is very informal and conveys a friendly, relaxed tone.
When to use
Use this expression with friends, classmates, or coworkers in a relaxed setting when you want to agree to something and then signal that you need a short rest or a moment away.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Aufjeden,ichbrauch'nePause!
Auf jeden (Fall)
A short, informal version of the idiom "Auf jeden Fall" meaning “definitely” or “sure thing”.
Verb contraction – brauch
In casual speech the verb "brauche" is often shortened to "brauch"; both are correct, but "brauch" is colloquial.
'ne = eine
The article "eine" is reduced to "'ne" in spoken German, especially before feminine nouns like "Pause".
Punctuation in speech
Commas and exclamation marks are kept in writing to reflect the natural pause and emphasis in spoken language.
🗨In Conversation
Wollen wir noch ein bisschen weiterarbeiten?
Do we want to keep working a bit longer?
Auf jeden, ich brauch 'ne Pause!
Sure thing, I need a break!
✕Common Mistakes
Auf jeden, ich brauche 'ne Pause!
In this informal context "brauche" sounds too formal; native speakers would say "brauch".
Auf jeden Fall, ich brauch 'ne Pause!
While grammatically correct, adding "Fall" makes the sentence sound more formal; the short version is preferred in casual speech.
Auf jeden, ich brauch ne Pause!
In written German, especially in formal contexts, use the full article "eine".
↔Alternatives
Auf jeden Fall, ich brauche eine Pause.
Definitely, I need a break.
Klar, ich muss kurz Pause machen.
Sure, I have to take a short break.
Ja, ich will kurz eine Pause.
Yes, I want a quick break.
Cultural Tip
German speakers love to shorten phrases in everyday conversation. "Auf jeden" without "Fall" is perfectly natural among peers, but avoid it in formal emails or presentations. The contraction "'ne" is common in spoken German, but in writing (especially formal) you should use the full article "eine".