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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
Antonyms
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
prefixBeginn
beginning
rootDeutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch