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.
upswing
A general positive development, improvement, or increase in activity and quality in a non-economic area, e.g., in sports or culture.
Seit der neuen Dirigentin erlebt das Orchester einen künstlerischen Aufschwung.
Since the new conductor arrived, the orchestra has experienced an artistic upswing.
pullover
A specific gymnastics exercise in which you swing yourself up into a support position on an apparatus, such as a horizontal bar or parallel bars.
Für einen sauberen Aufschwung am Reck braucht man viel Kraft.
For a clean pullover on the horizontal bar, you need a lot of strength.
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
In an economic context, Wachstum and Aufschwung both describe positive development. Wachstum mainly refers to an increase in activity, production, or value, while Aufschwung means the broader positive phase of the economic cycle. Use Wachstum for the measurable increase and Aufschwung for the overall period of recovery.
Der Aufschwung brachte in diesem Jahr mehr Produktion und neue Arbeitsplätze.
The economic upturn brought more production and new jobs this year.
Das Wachstum der Produktion betrug in diesem Jahr drei Prozent.
Production growth was three percent this year.
