Wiederbeginn

/ˈviːdɐɡəˌbɪn/
resumption

Der Wiederbeginn 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 or pause; renewal of an activity or process.

Nach der Pause erfolgte der Wiederbeginn der Sitzung um 15 Uhr.

After the break, the resumption of the session took place at 3 PM.

Der Wiederbeginn des Festivals wurde aufgrund des Regens verschoben.

The resumption of the festival was postponed due to the rain.

Often used in formal contexts such as meetings, negotiations, or events where an activity is paused and then restarted.

Collocations

der Wiederbeginn der Verhandlungenthe resumption of negotiationsder Wiederbeginn der Sitzungthe resumption of the sessionder Wiederbeginn des Festivalsthe resumption of the festival

Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal

Use 'Wiederbeginn' in formal settings like meetings or contracts. In everyday speech, simpler phrases like 'weiter machen' or 'nochmal anfangen' are more natural.

Gold Rule

Precision in Context

Ensure the interruption is clear when using 'Wiederbeginn'. It implies a pause, not a complete end. For example, 'Wiederbeginn der Verhandlungen' suggests the talks were paused, not canceled.

Word Origin

Compound noun formed from 'wieder' (again) and 'Beginn' (beginning), first attested in the early 19th century. Reflects the concept of restarting an interrupted process.

Usage Notes

Prefer 'Wiederbeginn' in formal written contexts (e.g., official schedules, legal documents). In spoken German, 'Weiterführung' or 'Fortsetzung' may be more common. Avoid using for literal 'starting over' from scratch (use 'Neubeginn' instead).

Word Breakdown

wieder
again
prefix
+
Beginn
beginning
root
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