Aufbruchstimmung
spirit of new beginnings
Ein Gefühl von neuer Hoffnung und Energie, wenn viele Menschen etwas Neues starten und gemeinsam nach vorn schauen.
The German word "Aufbruchstimmung" is a compound noun made of:
- Aufbruch meaning "departure" or "breaking up" (from "aufbrechen" – to set off or to break open),
- Stimmung meaning "mood" or "atmosphere."
Meaning: It refers to a spirit or mood of new beginnings, change, or optimism, typically when people are motivated and eager to start something new.
Similar words:
- "Neuanfang" (new beginning),
- "Aufbruch" (departure, breakthrough),
- "Optimismus" (optimism).
Difference:
Unlike "Neuanfang," which stresses the event of a fresh start, Aufbruchstimmung emphasizes the emotional, collective mood or atmosphere of anticipation and motivation around that start.
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Examples
In der Gruppe herrscht eine echte Aufbruchstimmung.noun
In the group there is a real spirit of new beginnings.
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