erneut
again
Once more, repeatedly. Expresses that something happens one more time.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Stromausfall musste der Computer erneut gestartet werden.
After the power outage, the computer had to be started again.
erneut
again
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Word structure
'Erneut' (again) is made up of the prefix 'er-' and the adjective 'neu' (new). The prefix 'er-' often initiates a process; here, then, the process of making something 'neu' (new) or repeating it.
EXAMPLE
Die Firma hat ihr Logo erneuert.
The company renewed its logo.
Sentence position
As an adverb, 'erneut' (again) is flexible. It can stand at the beginning of the sentence in position 1 (then the verb follows), or in the middle field of the sentence, usually after the conjugated verb.
EXAMPLE
Erneut ist der Zug zu spät gekommen.
Again, the train arrived late.
Register and style
'Erneut' (again) is often used in written language, in the news, or in formal contexts. It often sounds somewhat more elevated than other words for 'wieder' (again).
EXAMPLE
Der Politiker betonte erneut die Wichtigkeit des Projekts.
The politician again emphasized the importance of the project.
Compare with
erneut vs wieder
again / back
Wieder and erneut can both express that something happens one more time. Wieder is the neutral choice in everyday language, while erneut sounds noticeably more formal. Both words are possible in the same situation; choose wieder for ordinary conversations and erneut mainly for formal texts or statements.
erneut
Die Maschine ist nach der Reparatur erneut ausgefallen.
The machine broke down again after the repair.
wieder
Die Maschine ist nach der Reparatur wieder ausgefallen.
The machine broke down again after the repair.
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