Rückgang/ˈʁʏkˌɡaŋ/decline; decrease; reduction
Rückgang is a German noun that means decline, decrease, or reduction. It is pronounced /ˈʁʏkˌɡaŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Rückgänge".
Definitions
1.a decrease in quantity, amount, or intensity(economics; general)
a.reduction in numbers or volume
Der Rückgang der Arbeitslosigkeit ist ein gutes Zeichen für die Wirtschaft.—The decline in unemployment is a good sign for the economy.
b.drop in value or activity
Seit Monaten verzeichnet die Firma einen Rückgang der Umsätze.—For months, the company has been recording a decrease in sales.
2.a reduction in size or extent of a natural phenomenon(nature)
a.shrinking or receding in nature
Der Rückgang der Gletscher ist auf den Klimawandel zurückzuführen.—The retreat of the glaciers is due to climate change.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Rückgang | die Rückgänge |
| Genitive | des Rückgangs | der Rückgänge |
| Dative | dem Rückgang | den Rückgängen |
| Accusative | den Rückgang | die Rückgänge |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Rückgang" mean in English?
- "Rückgang" means decline, decrease, or reduction. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Rückgang"?
- "Rückgang" is pronounced /ˈʁʏkˌɡaŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Rückgang" der, die, or das?
- "Rückgang" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Rückgang"?
- The plural of "Rückgang" is "Rückgänge".
- What part of speech is "Rückgang"?
- "Rückgang" is a noun in German.
