die Trendwende
Translation
trend reversal, turnaround
Examples
Wir hoffen auf eine Trendwende.
We are hoping for a trend reversal.
Die neuen Daten zeigen eine Trendwende.
The new data show a turnaround.
Grammar Patterns
to initiate a turnaround eine Trendwende einleiten The government wants to initiate a turnaround.
to hope for a trend reversal auf eine Trendwende hoffen Investors are hoping for a trend reversal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Umschwung (turnaround), die Kehrtwende (U-turn)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Trend' (trend) and 'Wende' (turn, change). 'Wende' comes from the verb 'wenden' (to turn).
Memory Tips
It's literally a 'trend-turn'. 'Trend' is the same as in English, and 'Wende' means a turn or change.