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again
/əˈɡɛn/
wieder
I will try again tomorrow.
Ich werde es morgen wieder versuchen.
neutral
erneut, noch einmal
She left the room and came back again.
Sie verließ den Raum und kam wieder zurück.
Try again—you’ll get it this time!
Versuch es noch einmal—diesmal schaffst du es!
Used to indicate repetition of an action or state. Can also imply a return to a previous condition (e.g., 'back').
informell
außerdem, darüber hinaus
He’s funny, and again, he’s very smart.
Er ist lustig, und darüber hinaus ist er sehr klug.
Emphasizes an additional point, often in speech or informal writing.
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Synonyme
Verwandte Ausdrücke
Profi-Tipp
German equivalents
Use 'wieder' for general repetition (e.g., 'Ich versuche es wieder' = 'I’ll try again'). For emphasis or contrast, 'noch einmal' works well (e.g., 'Kannst du das noch einmal sagen?' = 'Can you say that again?'). In formal contexts, 'erneut' or 'von Neuem' may be preferred.
Goldene Regel
Position in sentence
In German, 'wieder' typically follows the verb in main clauses (e.g., 'Er kommt wieder' = 'He’s coming back again'). In questions or subordinate clauses, it may appear earlier (e.g., 'Wann kommst du wieder?' = 'When will you come back again?').
Wortursprung
From Middle English 'agen', from Old English 'ongēan' ('against, opposite, back'), from Proto-Germanic '*andana' ('against, back'). Related to Old Norse 'agein' and Dutch 'weer'.
Verwendungshinweise
In German, 'wieder' is the most common equivalent for 'again' in most contexts. For emphasis or contrast, 'noch einmal' or 'erneut' may be used. Avoid overusing 'wieder' in formal writing—consider 'erneut' or 'von Neuem' for variety.
Wortzerlegung
a-
prefix indicating 'back' or 'against'
prefix-gain
related to 'against' or 'toward'
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