fresh start / restart
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fresh start
A complete new beginning in an area of life, a project, or an organization, often after a crisis or failure.
Nach der Insolvenz versucht die Firma einen Neustart mit einem neuen Geschäftsmodell.
After the bankruptcy, the company is trying to make a fresh start with a new business model.
'Neustart' (fresh start/restart) is a compound noun made up of the adjective 'neu' (new) and the noun 'der Start' (the start). The meaning is literal: a start that is new.
Nach dem Umzug in eine andere Stadt wagte sie einen kompletten Neustart.
After moving to another city, she dared to make a complete fresh start.
In the figurative sense, 'Neustart' (fresh start) is often combined with verbs that express an attempt or courage. Typical phrases are 'einen Neustart wagen' (to dare to make a fresh start), 'einen Neustart versuchen' (to try to make a fresh start), or 'einen Neustart schaffen' (to manage a fresh start).
Nach der Trennung war es schwer, einen Neustart zu wagen.
After the breakup, it was hard to dare to make a fresh start.
In a technical context, especially with computers, the verb 'durchführen' (to carry out) is often used. People talk about 'einen Neustart durchzuführen' (carrying out a restart) or simply 'einen Neustart zu machen' (doing a restart).
Der Techniker empfahl, einen Neustart des Routers durchzuführen.
The technician recommended carrying out a restart of the router.
beginning
'der Anfang' and 'der Neustart' can both refer to the beginning of something. 'der Anfang' is general and can be the first part of almost anything. 'der Neustart' means that something starts again from scratch, often after a problem, a pause, or a failure. With computers, 'Neustart' means turning the device off and on again. Learners may confuse the words because both involve a start. The important point is: an 'Anfang' can happen for the first time; a 'Neustart' comes after something that came before.
Nach dem Fehler hilft oft ein Neustart des Computers.
After the error, restarting the computer often helps.
Morgen ist der Anfang des neuen Kurses.
Tomorrow is the beginning of the new course.