No. 8,229 in German
jahresauftakt
"Jahresauftakt" means "start of the year" or "beginning of the year."
In a sentence
Der jährliche Ball markiert den traditionellen Jahresauftakt.
The annual ball marks the traditional start of the year.
Here, 'Jahresauftakt' refers to the official or ceremonial beginning of the year, often connected with an event or activity.
Die Firma plant mehrere Veranstaltungen zum Jahresauftakt.
The company plans several events to start off the year.
In this usage, 'Jahresauftakt' signifies the beginning period of the year, focusing on activities or initiatives that symbolize starting anew.
Unser Sportverein hatte einen erfolgreichen Jahresauftakt mit mehreren gewonnenen Spielen.
Our sports club had a successful start of the year with several won matches.
The term 'Jahresauftakt' here describes the metaphorical beginning of the year in terms of achieved successes or undertaken efforts.
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