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season opener
The first event, first game, or first competition at the beginning of a new season, especially in sports or the cultural sector.
Der Saisonauftakt der Bundesliga findet dieses Jahr in München statt.
The Bundesliga season opener is taking place in Munich this year.
The word consists of 'Saison' (season) and 'Auftakt' (opening/start). An 'Auftakt' is originally a term from music and refers to the unstressed part of a measure before the first main accent. Figuratively, it therefore means the start or beginning of something.
Der Saisonauftakt der Oper war ein großer Erfolg.
The opera season opener was a great success.
The term 'Saisonauftakt' (season opener) is almost always used in the context of sports (especially football/soccer, Formula 1, winter sports) or culture (theater, opera, concerts).
Viele Fans reisen zum Saisonauftakt ihres Lieblingsvereins.
Many fans travel to the season opener of their favorite club.
The 'Saisonauftakt' (season opener) is often evaluated with adjectives, for example as a 'gelungener' (successful), 'erfolgreicher' (successful), or 'misslungener' (failed) season opener. A typical verb is 'stattfinden' (to take place).
Nach dem Sieg feierte die Mannschaft einen gelungenen Saisonauftakt.
After the victory, the team celebrated a successful season opener.
opening / upbeat
'der Auftakt' and 'der Saisonauftakt' both refer to a beginning. 'der Auftakt' is the more general word and can fit many events, projects, or developments. 'der Saisonauftakt' is more specific: it means the beginning of a new season, especially in sports or culture. The words can be confused because a season opener is also an opening. But when you specifically mean the first event or first game of a season, 'Saisonauftakt' is more precise.
Viele Fans warten schon auf den Saisonauftakt ihres Fußballvereins.
Many fans are already waiting for their football club's season opener.
Im Park gibt es zum Auftakt des Sommerprogramms ein kostenloses Konzert.
There is a free concert in the park to open the summer program.