Again or Again?
When spelling some words, you almost automatically come to a standstill. The adverb "again" is such a case. Do you write that with "e" (ie "again") or is "again" correct? A look at the different meanings of the prefixes "again" and "against" provides clarity.
The prefixes "again" and "against"
The prefixes "wieder" and "wider" are difficult to tell apart in German. And yet the small letter "e" makes a huge difference.
- The prefix "again" is very common in compound words. This prefix signals two things. It can mean that something happens multiple times, such as in the words repeat, re-election, or rebirth.
- The prefix is also used in the sense of "back". When you restore a document in your word processor, you basically get it back by revising the deletion. Likewise, if you get a refund, you will get back any money you have paid or promise someone who lends you money to give him back the amount.
- In contrast to this, the prefix "against" is used to signal an opposite. You hear this in expressions like "the pros and cons", which means nothing other than "pro and contra". Likewise, it is called "contradiction" or "resistance" when you defend yourself against something.
It means "again" and not "again"
So much in advance: The word "against it" doesn't even exist. In the correct spelling "turn" the term has different meanings.
To see again or to see again? - Focus on infinitive formations
Since the last spelling reforms were implemented, hardly anyone knows ...
- The word "again" is an adverb, which on the one hand means "again" or "once more" used - for example in this sentence: "The candidates from the first ballot again stood for Runoff election. "
- In another context, the adverb can also mean "on the other hand". For example, after going to the theater you can say: "I didn't like the stage design and the background music at all; I found the actors excellent again. "
- At first glance, a contrast is built up here, which, similar to the word "contradiction", suggests the spelling "again". Nevertheless, the emphasis here is on the repeated consideration of a thing (the theater visit), which you explain from several perspectives.
- In the sense of "my part", "your part", "his part" etc. you can often find the word in lists - for example in this sentence: "I got the book from Max; he in turn got it from Anton. "
It is best to just remember that the word "again" always contains a repetition - then don't make a mistake with the spelling.
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