German Conversation · Level 98
53 words
German word
Aufbruch
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaʊ̯fˌbʁʊx/
Meaning
- masculine noundeparture
Example
Unser Aufbruch ist morgen früh.
Our departure is early tomorrow.
More examples
Vor dem Aufbruch sollten wir alles prüfen.
Before departure, we should check everything.
Core concept
A departure becomes a threshold: people cross from an established situation into a journey or a fresh phase.
Common phrases
zum Aufbruch
for departure
vor dem Aufbruch
before departure
politischer Aufbruch
political new beginning
Similar words
Abfahrt: The departure of a train, bus, or other vehicle.
Abreise: The act of leaving home or town for a trip.
Beginn: The point when something begins.
Start: The first moment of an action or activity.
Definition in German
das Verlassen eines Ortes oder der Beginn einer Reise; auch im übertragenen Sinn der Beginn einer neuen Phase oder eines Umbruchs
Word origin
The noun Aufbruch comes from aufbrechen, whose older sense of breaking open or away developed into the meanings of departing and entering a new phase.
Usage tips
- Aufbruch often emphasizes the act of setting out or a new beginning, whereas Abfahrt is standard for a vehicle's departure and Abreise for a person's journey departure.