upswing / upturn
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economic upturn
A phase of positive economic development with growth and increasing production; an economic upward trend.
Nach der Krise erlebte die Wirtschaft einen deutlichen Aufschwung.
After the crisis, the economy experienced a clear upturn.
The word is made up of 'auf' (up/upward) and 'Schwung' (swing, movement, momentum). So it literally describes an 'upward movement' or a 'positive impulse'.
Mit neuem Schwung begann die Mannschaft die zweite Halbzeit.
With new momentum, the team began the second half.
You can recognize the meaning from the topic. In the context of 'Wirtschaft' (economy), 'Konjunktur' (business cycle), or 'Märkte' (markets), the economic meaning is intended. With 'Kunst' (art), 'Kultur' (culture), or 'Stimmung' (mood), it is the general meaning. With 'Sport' (sports) or 'Turnen' (gymnastics), it refers to the exercise.
Die Baubranche erlebt gerade einen enormen Aufschwung.
The construction industry is currently experiencing an enormous upturn.
In an economic context, 'Aufschwung' (upturn) is often combined with certain verbs and adjectives. Common phrases are 'einen Aufschwung erleben' (to experience an upturn), 'ein wirtschaftlicher Aufschwung' (an economic upturn), or 'sich im Aufschwung befinden' (to be in an upswing).
Die deutsche Wirtschaft befindet sich in einem leichten Aufschwung.
The German economy is in a slight upturn.
The expression 'einen Aufschwung nehmen' means that a development gains momentum or begins to develop positively. It is often used for abstract things.
Die Diskussion über das Thema hat in den letzten Wochen einen neuen Aufschwung genommen.
The discussion about the topic has gained new momentum in recent weeks.
growth
'das Wachstum' and 'der Aufschwung' can both describe a positive development. 'Wachstum' more often means that something is getting bigger or increasing, for example revenue, production, or an organization. 'Aufschwung' means a good phase in which an area improves noticeably and more activity develops. The word is often used in the economy, but it can also fit culture or sports. The words can be confused because an 'Aufschwung' is often connected with 'Wachstum'. 'Wachstum' describes more the increase itself, while 'Aufschwung' describes the overall positive development.
Nach dem neuen Trainingsplan erlebt der Verein einen echten Aufschwung.
After the new training plan, the club is experiencing a real upswing.
Die Stadt plant neue Wohnungen, weil das Wachstum der Bevölkerung weitergeht.
The city is planning new housing because the population continues to grow.