die Auftaktveranstaltung
Translation
kick-off event, opening event, launch event, inaugural event
Examples
Die Auftaktveranstaltung war ein großer Erfolg.
The kick-off event was a great success.
Wir laden Sie herzlich zur Auftaktveranstaltung ein.
We cordially invite you to the kick-off event.
Grammar Patterns
((Nominative)) as subject The kick-off event takes place tomorrow.
Similar Words
die Eröffnungsfeier (opening ceremony), der Beginn (start)
Etymology
Composed of 'Auf' (up/on) + 'Takt' (beat, like a conductor's upbeat) + 'Veranstaltung' (event). Literally an 'up-beat event'.
Memory Tips
Picture a conductor giving the 'Auftakt' (upbeat) to start a concert. This is the starting event for a project.