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rebirth / reincarnation
The religious or philosophical idea that the soul of a living being is reborn in a new body after death.
Im Buddhismus ist der Glaube an die Wiedergeburt von zentraler Bedeutung.
In Buddhism, belief in rebirth is of central importance.
rebirth / revival
A figurative term for the renewal or revival of something that had disappeared or fallen into oblivion.
Die 90er Jahre erlebten eine Wiedergeburt der Schlaghosen.
The 1990s saw a rebirth of bell-bottoms.
The word is made up of 'wieder' (again) and 'Geburt' (birth). So it literally means a 'new birth' or 'birth again'.
Manche philosophischen Lehren befassen sich mit der Idee der Wiedergeburt.
Some philosophical teachings deal with the idea of rebirth.
You can recognize the religious meaning from words like 'Seele' (soul), 'Glaube' (belief), or 'Tod' (death). You can recognize the figurative meaning from topics like fashion, music, art, or ideas, often in connection with the verb 'erleben' (to experience).
Er glaubt an die Wiedergeburt der Seele nach dem Tod.
He believes in the rebirth of the soul after death.
In a religious or philosophical context, the fixed phrase 'der Glaube an die Wiedergeburt' (belief in rebirth) is very common. The preposition 'an' with the accusative is important here.
Der Glaube an die Wiedergeburt ist ein zentraler Aspekt vieler östlicher Religionen.
Belief in rebirth is a central aspect of many Eastern religions.
In the figurative sense, the phrase 'eine Wiedergeburt erleben' (to experience a rebirth) is often used to express that something old is becoming popular or relevant again.
Dank des neuen Films erlebte der Schauspieler eine Wiedergeburt seiner Karriere.
Thanks to the new film, the actor experienced a rebirth of his career.
Renaissance / revival
Die Renaissance (revival) figuratively refers to the renewed flourishing of an idea, style, or art form. Die Wiedergeburt (rebirth) places greater emphasis on something that had disappeared or been forgotten being renewed and appearing again. Renaissance is therefore usually the better choice for a general cultural revival.
Nach Jahrzehnten des Vergessens erlebt das alte Handwerk eine Wiedergeburt.
After decades of being forgotten, the old craft is experiencing a rebirth.
Das alte Handwerk erlebt durch junge Betriebe eine Renaissance.
The old craft is experiencing a revival thanks to young businesses.
