advent

US /ˈæd.vent/
UK /ˈæd.vent/
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Aufkommen, Ankunft, Beginn

the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event

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The advent of personal computers revolutionized the workplace.
Das Aufkommen von Personalcomputern revolutionierte den Arbeitsplatz.
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With the advent of spring, the flowers began to bloom.
Mit dem Beginn des Frühlings begannen die Blumen zu blühen.
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arrivalappearanceemergencedawnonset
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Advent

(in the Christian Church) the first season of the Christian church year, leading up to Christmas and commemorating the coming of Christ

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Many churches light an Advent wreath during this season.
Viele Kirchen zünden in dieser Zeit einen Adventskranz an.
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Children often open a chocolate calendar during Advent.
Kinder öffnen oft einen Schokoladenkalender während des Advents.