NOUN
Rückschlag/ˈʁʏkʃlaːk/setback; reversal; relapse
Rückschlag is a German noun that means setback, reversal, or relapse. It is pronounced /ˈʁʏkʃlaːk/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Rückschläge".
Definitions
1.an unexpected difficulty; a setback or reversal in progress(general, figurative)
a.a negative development, interruption, or regression after previous progress
Nach dem guten Start bedeutete die Niederlage einen herben Rückschlag für die Mannschaft.—After the good start, the defeat was a severe setback for the team.
b.return to a worse state, relapse (especially in recovery)
Nach monatelanger Besserung erlitt sie einen Rückschlag und musste wieder ins Krankenhaus.—After months of improvement, she suffered a relapse and had to go back to the hospital.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Rückschlag | die Rückschläge |
| Genitive | des Rückschlags | der Rückschläge |
| Dative | dem Rückschlag | den Rückschlägen |
| Accusative | den Rückschlag | die Rückschläge |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Rückschlag" mean in English?
- "Rückschlag" means setback, reversal, or relapse. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Rückschlag"?
- "Rückschlag" is pronounced /ˈʁʏkʃlaːk/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Rückschlag" der, die, or das?
- "Rückschlag" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Rückschlag"?
- The plural of "Rückschlag" is "Rückschläge".
- What part of speech is "Rückschlag"?
- "Rückschlag" is a noun in German.
