German word

Saisonauftakt

Pronunciation

IPA/zɛˈzɔ̃ːaʊ̯fˌtakt/

Meaning

  • masculine nounstart of the season

Example

Bei Saisonauftakten der Liga kommen viele Fans.

Many fans come for the start of the league season.

Illustration for Saisonauftakt (start of the season)

More examples

Die Mannschaft plant, den Saisonauftakt mit einem Sieg zu beginnen.

The team plans to start the season with a win.

Core concept

The first marked event that opens a new cycle of competition, often with players and fans gathered for the opening contest.

Common phrases

  • den Saisonauftakt feiern

    celebrate the start of the season

  • der Saisonauftakt des Clubs

    the club's start of the season

Similar words

Saisonbeginn: The official date or point at which a season begins.
Auftakt: The opening event or moment of a competition or other occasion.
Beginn: The moment or stage at which a period or activity begins.
Eröffnung: The formal act or occasion that officially opens a facility or event.

Definition in German

Bezeichnung für den offiziellen Beginn einer Saison, oft das erste Spiel oder Ereignis, das den Start markiert.

Word origin

Saisonauftakt combines French-derived German Saison, meaning season, with Auftakt, a German word for a beginning or opening beat.

Usage tips

  • Saisonauftakt is masculine, with the article der and the plural Saisonauftakte; common phrases include zum Saisonauftakt and beim Saisonauftakt.

Other meanings

  • opening matchnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Saisonstartseason startnoun
  • Auftaktspielopening matchnoun

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