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start of season
The beginning of a specific period or season that is typical for an activity, especially in sports, tourism, or fashion.
Zum Saisonbeginn der Bundesliga sind alle Fans voller Vorfreude.
At the start of the Bundesliga season, all the fans are full of anticipation.
The word is clearly composed of 'die Saison' (the season), the linking -s, and 'der Beginn' (the beginning). So it literally means 'the beginning of the season.'
Der Saisonbeginn ist für viele Sportler der wichtigste Tag des Jahres.
The start of the season is the most important day of the year for many athletes.
Usually it is specified which season is meant. For example, people speak of 'Saisonbeginn im Skigebiet' (start of the season in the ski resort), 'in der Mode' (in fashion), or in a particular sports league.
Viele Hotels sind zum Saisonbeginn an der Küste noch geschlossen.
Many hotels on the coast are still closed at the start of the season.
The word is very often used with the preposition 'zu' in the form 'zum Saisonbeginn' (at the start of the season) to indicate a point in time.
Zum Saisonbeginn sind die Eintrittskarten oft günstiger.
At the start of the season, tickets are often cheaper.
season opener
Saisonbeginn refers to the point in time when a new season begins. Saisonauftakt, by contrast, usually means the first event, game, or competition of that season. Use Saisonbeginn when you mean the period and Saisonauftakt when a first event is the focus.
Zum Saisonbeginn trainiert die Mannschaft wieder regelmäßig auf dem eigenen Platz.
At the start of the season, the team resumes regular training on its home field.
Beim Saisonauftakt spielt die Mannschaft am Samstag vor vielen Fans im eigenen Stadion.
In the season opener, the team plays in its own stadium on Saturday in front of a large crowd.
