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Wiederaufnahme

/ˈviːdɐˌʔaʊ̯fnaːmə/
resumption

Die Wiederaufnahme der Verhandlungen ist für nächste Woche geplant.

The resumption of the negotiations is planned for next week.


formal

the act of starting again after an interruption

Nach der Pause wurde die Wiederaufnahme des Konzerts mit großem Applaus begrüßt.

After the break, the resumption of the concert was greeted with great applause.

Die Wiederaufnahme der Produktion verzögert sich aufgrund von Lieferengpässen.

The resumption of production is delayed due to supply shortages.

Often used in contexts like legal proceedings, negotiations, or artistic performances.

Law
technical

in law: the reopening of a case or trial

Die Wiederaufnahme des Verfahrens wurde vom Gericht bewilligt.

The reopening of the case was granted by the court.

Refers to the legal process of re-examining a concluded case, often due to new evidence.

Collocations

Wiederaufnahme des Verfahrensreopening of proceedingsWiederaufnahme der Verhandlungenresumption of negotiationsWiederaufnahme der Arbeitresumption of work

Synonyms

FortsetzungWeiterführungNeubeginn

Antonyms

AussetzungUnterbrechungAbbruch

Pro Tip

Collocation Mastery

Pair 'Wiederaufnahme' with 'des' + a feminine noun (e.g., 'Verfahrens', 'Produktion'). Avoid 'die Wiederaufnahme von' unless followed by a neuter noun.

Gold Rule

Context Matters

In legal contexts, 'Wiederaufnahme' implies a formal re-examination. In general contexts, it simply means 'starting again'.

Word Origin

From 'wieder' (again) + 'Aufnahme' (taking up, resumption), first attested in the 18th century.

Usage Notes

Common in formal and legal contexts. Often paired with 'des Verfahrens', 'der Verhandlungen', or 'der Produktion'.

Word Breakdown

wieder
again
prefix
+
Aufnahme
resumption/taking up
root
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