Rückstand/ˈʁʏkˌʃtant/residue; backlog; deficit
Rückstand is a German noun that means residue, backlog, or deficit. It is pronounced /ˈʁʏkˌʃtant/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Rückstände".
Definitions
1.a leftover substance or residue that remains after a process(chemistry; general)
a.chemical or physical residue left after processing
Nach der Verdampfung blieb ein weißer Rückstand im Becherglas zurück.—After evaporation, a white residue remained in the beaker.
2.unfinished work or orders; backlog(business; administration)
a.pending tasks or backlog
Die Behörde hat einen großen Rückstand bei der Bearbeitung der Anträge.—The agency has a large backlog in processing the applications.
3.deficit or lag compared to others(sports; progress)
a.gap or lag in score or progress
Die Mannschaft konnte den Rückstand in der zweiten Halbzeit aufholen.—The team was able to catch up the deficit in the second half.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Rückstand | die Rückstände |
| Genitive | des Rückstandes | der Rückstände |
| Dative | dem Rückstand | den Rückständen |
| Accusative | den Rückstand | die Rückstände |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Rückstand" mean in English?
- "Rückstand" means residue, backlog, or deficit. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Rückstand"?
- "Rückstand" is pronounced /ˈʁʏkˌʃtant/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Rückstand" der, die, or das?
- "Rückstand" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Rückstand"?
- The plural of "Rückstand" is "Rückstände".
- What part of speech is "Rückstand"?
- "Rückstand" is a noun in German.
