der Umschwung
Translation
turnaround, reversal, upswing, change
Examples
Es gab einen plötzlichen Umschwung in der öffentlichen Meinung.
There was a sudden reversal in public opinion.
Der wirtschaftliche Umschwung kam für viele überraschend.
The economic upswing came as a surprise to many.
Grammar Patterns
a turnaround/reversal in ((sth.)) (ein Umschwung in et3) There was a turnaround in the company's fortunes.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wende, Kehrtwende, Veränderung; Antonyms: Stagnation, Stillstand
Etymology
From the prefix 'um-' (around, indicating change) and 'Schwung' (swing, momentum). A 'swing around' or reversal.
Memory Tips
Picture a pendulum making a big 'swing' ('Schwung') in the opposite direction ('um-').