German word

Neuanfang

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈnɔɪ̯anˌfaŋ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounfresh start

Example

Ich brauche einen Neuanfang.

I need a fresh start.

Illustration for Neuanfang (fresh start)

More examples

Nach der Trennung entschied sie, einen Neuanfang zu wagen.

After the breakup, she decided to make a fresh start.

Core concept

A blank page receives the first line of a different chapter in life or daily routine.

Common phrases

  • einen Neuanfang wagen

    make a fresh start

  • sich einen Neuanfang wünschen

    wish for a fresh start

  • auf einen Neuanfang hoffen

    hope for a fresh start

Similar words

Neubeginn: The beginning of a new phase in personal life or society.
Neustart: A restart after stopping a system, plan, or course of action.
Wendepunkt: A turning point that greatly changes the course of events or life.
Aufbruch: An energetic departure toward a new goal by a person or group.

Definition in German

Neuanfang bezeichnet den Beginn eines neuen Abschnitts im Leben oder im Alltag.

Word origin

Neuanfang combines neu, meaning 'new', with Anfang, meaning 'beginning', and forms a compound for entering a new phase.

Usage tips

  • Neuanfang is masculine, with the forms der Neuanfang, einen Neuanfang, and the plural die Neuanfänge.

Other meanings

  • new lifenoun

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