# wiederum

wiederum is a German adverb meaning “in turn”.

## In other languages

- Русский: снова, опять

## Meanings

1. in turn, then again, on the other hand, to the contrary
   - Er ist reich, sie wiederum ist sehr arm. — He is rich, she on the other hand is very poor.
2. _archaic · literary_ again, once more
   - Das Kind rief wiederum nach seiner Mutter. — The child called for its mother again.
3. on the other hand; however
   - Hans wiederum kam wie immer zu spät.

## Examples

- Dies wiederum kann die Schaffung von Arbeitsplätzen begünstigen. — This in turn can encourage job creation.
- Tom schickte das Bild Maria, die es wiederum Elke schickte. — Tom sent the picture to Mary. Mary then sent it to Alice.
- Das wiederum dient der Stromerzeugung. — This in turn aids the generation of electricity.
- Bangladesch hat 64 Distrikte, die jeder wiederum in Subdistrikte unterteilt sind. — There are 64 districts in Bangladesh, each further subdivided into subdistricts.

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