Rückgabe/ˈʁʏkˌɡaːbə/return; restitution; handing back
Rückgabe is a German noun that means return, restitution, or handing back. It is pronounced /ˈʁʏkˌɡaːbə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Rückgaben".
Definitions
1.the act of giving something back that was borrowed or bought(shopping, borrowing)
a.returning a purchased item to a store
Die Rückgabe von Waren ist innerhalb von 14 Tagen möglich.—Returning goods is possible within 14 days.
b.giving back borrowed items, e.g. library books
Die Rückgabe der Bücher erfolgt am Schalter.—The return of the books takes place at the counter.
2.the restitution or formal handing back of something(law, formal)
a.restoring something to its rightful owner
Die Rückgabe des gestohlenen Gemäldes wurde veranlasst.—The return of the stolen painting was arranged.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Rückgabe | die Rückgaben |
| Genitive | der Rückgabe | der Rückgaben |
| Dative | der Rückgabe | den Rückgaben |
| Accusative | die Rückgabe | die Rückgaben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Rückgabe" mean in English?
- "Rückgabe" means return, restitution, or handing back. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Rückgabe"?
- "Rückgabe" is pronounced /ˈʁʏkˌɡaːbə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Rückgabe" der, die, or das?
- "Rückgabe" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Rückgabe"?
- The plural of "Rückgabe" is "Rückgaben".
- What part of speech is "Rückgabe"?
- "Rückgabe" is a noun in German.
