German word

Hinrunde

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhɪnˌʁʊndə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounfirst half of the season

Example

Die Mannschaft spielte in der Hinrunde sehr stark.

The team played very well in the first half of the season.

Illustration for Hinrunde (first half of the season)

More examples

Die Fans diskutierten nach der Hinrunde über mögliche Transferaktivitäten.

The fans discussed possible transfer activity after the first half of the season.

Core concept

The first circuit of competitive matches in a season, followed later by a return circuit.

Common phrases

  • die Hinrunde bestreiten

    play the first half of the season

  • eine starke Hinrunde

    a strong first half of the season

Similar words

Rückrunde: The second part of a league season, when teams play their return fixtures.
Saisonbeginn: The early period of a season, including its first matches.
Saisonauftakt: The start of a season, when its opening matches or events are held.
Vorrunde: The first round of a competition, often serving as a qualifying stage.

Definition in German

Der erste Abschnitt einer Spielzeit oder Saison, der zeitlich vor der Rückrunde liegt.

Word origin

The compound Hinrunde joins the directional element Hin- with Runde ('round'), while the paired term Rückrunde uses Rück- ('back' or 'return').

Usage tips

  • The usual contrast is Hinrunde and Rückrunde, rather than the English terms first half and second half, especially in sports reporting.

Opposites

Related words

  • Hinrundenauftaktopening of the first half of the seasonnoun
  • Hinrundenbilanzfirst-half-of-season recordnoun

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