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The process of getting in touch with someone or an institution, or of beginning communication.
Die Kontaktaufnahme mit dem Kundenservice per Telefon war leider erfolglos.
Contacting customer service by phone was unfortunately unsuccessful.
The word is made up of 'Kontakt' (contact) and 'Aufnahme' (taking up/recording). 'Aufnahme' is derived from the verb 'aufnehmen' (to take up/record). A 'Kontaktaufnahme' (contacting/getting in touch) is therefore literally the act of establishing contact.
Die Kontaktaufnahme zu alten Schulfreunden kann sehr schön sein.
Getting in touch with old school friends can be very nice.
To say whom you are contacting, the preposition 'mit' (with) followed by the dative is used.
Für eine schnelle Antwort empfiehlt sich die Kontaktaufnahme mit der Zentrale.
For a quick answer, contacting the central office is recommended.
'Kontaktaufnahme' (contacting/getting in touch) is a rather formal word. It is often used in business, official, or technical contexts.
Bitte bestätigen Sie die Kontaktaufnahme per E-Mail.
Please confirm the contact by email.
address / speech
Ansprache refers to addressing a person or group directly in speech. Kontaktaufnahme is broader and refers to initiating a connection or communication; it can also take place in writing or be less direct. Use Ansprache for addressing someone personally, and Kontaktaufnahme for general initial contact.
Die Kontaktaufnahme mit dem neuen Kunden per E-Mail war erfolgreich.
Getting in touch with the new customer by email was successful.
Die direkte Ansprache des neuen Kunden auf der Messe war erfolgreich.
Directly approaching the new customer at the trade fair was successful.
