🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Erneuerung

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ɛʁˈnɔʏ̯əʁʊŋ

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Renewal/rɪˈnjuː.əl/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Die Erneuerung des Vertrags war notwendig."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The act of making something new, fresh, or strong again.

    "The renewal of the contract was necessary to continue the partnership."
  2. 2

    An instance of resuming or continuing something after a pause.

    "The renewal of the subscription allowed her to access the latest features."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'renewal' originates from the Middle English term 'renewel', which is derived from the Old French 'renouveler', meaning to make new again. The roots trace back to Latin 'renovare', where 're-' means again and 'novare' means to make new, reflecting the concept of restoration and revival.

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