new beginning
der Neubeginn, die Neubeginne
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new beginning
The start of something new, often after a pause, an ending, or a difficult phase. It describes the start of a new stage of life, a new project, or a new era.
Nach der Scheidung war der Umzug in eine andere Stadt für sie ein wichtiger Neubeginn.
After the divorce, moving to another city was an important new beginning for her.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Neubeginne |
| genitive | des Neubeginns |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Neubeginn | die Neubeginne |
| accusative | den Neubeginn | die Neubeginne |
| dative | dem Neubeginn | den Neubeginnen |
| genitive | des Neubeginns | der Neubeginne |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word is a clear compound made up of the adjective 'neu' (new) and the noun 'der Beginn' (beginning). So it literally describes a new beginning.
Jeder Jahreswechsel fühlt sich wie ein kleiner Neubeginn an.
Every turn of the year feels like a small new beginning.
'Neubeginn' (new beginning) is often combined with verbs that emphasize an active step. Typical phrases are 'einen Neubeginn wagen' (to dare to make a new beginning), 'einen Neubeginn starten' (to start a new beginning), or 'einen Neubeginn markieren' (to mark a new beginning).
Mit dem neuen Job wagt sie einen kompletten Neubeginn.
With the new job, she is daring to make a complete new beginning.
Der Fall der Mauer markierte einen Neubeginn für ganz Deutschland.
The fall of the Wall marked a new beginning for all of Germany.
To describe the context, 'Neubeginn' (new beginning) is often used with the prepositions 'für' (for) and 'nach' (after). 'Für' describes whom the new beginning applies to, and 'nach' describes what came before.
Nach der langen Krankheit war die Rückkehr zur Arbeit ein wichtiger Neubeginn für ihn.
After the long illness, returning to work was an important new beginning for him.
Der Neubeginn nach dem Krieg war für alle Menschen schwierig.
The new beginning after the war was difficult for everyone.
fresh start / restart
Neustart and Neubeginn can both refer to the beginning of a new phase after an ending or failure. Neustart places more emphasis on deliberately starting up again or resetting, while Neubeginn describes the transition to something new more generally. Neustart is a good choice for an active restart, while Neubeginn often fits a new phase.
Nach dem Ende der Ausbildung bedeutete der erste Job für ihn einen Neubeginn.
After finishing his training, his first job marked a new beginning for him.
Nach der Pause wagte die Sängerin mit einer neuen Band einen Neustart ihrer Karriere.
After the break, the singer made a fresh start in her career with a new band.
