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resurrection
In a religious context, especially in Christianity, the raising of someone from the dead. Usually refers to the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
An Ostern feiern Christen die Auferstehung Jesu von den Toten.
At Easter, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus from the dead.
resurrection
In a figurative sense, a revival or unexpected new beginning after a period of decline, crisis, or apparent insignificance.
Nach Jahren der Krise erlebte die Band mit ihrem neuen Album eine regelrechte Auferstehung.
After years of crisis, the band experienced a true resurrection with their new album.
The word comes from the verb 'auferstehen' (to rise from the dead), which consists of 'auf' and 'erstehen' (an old word for getting up). The ending '-ung' turns the verb into a noun that describes the process of rising again.
Die Geschichte handelt von der Auferstehung eines gefallenen Helden.
The story is about the resurrection of a fallen hero.
In this meaning, the word is very strongly connected with Christianity and almost always refers to the 'Auferstehung Jesu Christi' (resurrection of Jesus Christ). The most important holiday in this context is Easter.
Viele Menschen gehen an Ostern in die Kirche, um die Auferstehung zu feiern.
Many people go to church at Easter to celebrate the resurrection.
In the figurative meaning, 'Auferstehung' (resurrection) is often combined with verbs like 'erleben' (to experience) or 'feiern' (to celebrate). It describes the new beginning of things such as a band, a brand, a career, or a sports club.
Nach dem Skandal erlebte der Politiker eine politische Auferstehung.
After the scandal, the politician experienced a political resurrection.
revival / resuscitation
Both words can describe the return of a movement or institution that had previously received little attention. Auferstehung sounds more dramatic and emphasizes an unexpected new beginning after a decline, while Wiederbelebung describes the renewed activation in a more factual way. Choose Auferstehung for a figurative, vivid presentation and Wiederbelebung for a more matter-of-fact one.
Nach Jahren ohne Aufmerksamkeit feiert die Bewegung eine überraschende Auferstehung.
After years of receiving no attention, the movement is celebrating a surprising resurrection.
Ein neues Programm soll die Bewegung wiederbeleben.
A new program is intended to revive the movement.
