Rückzug/ˈʁʏkˌt͡suːk/withdrawal; retreat; retraction
Rückzug is a German noun that means withdrawal, retreat, or retraction. It is pronounced /ˈʁʏkˌt͡suːk/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Rückzüge".
Definitions
1.orderly movement back from a position, especially to escape danger or regroup(military)
a.withdrawal of troops from an area
Der Rückzug der Armee erfolgte in der Nacht.—The retreat of the army took place at night.
2.the act of withdrawing, pulling back, or stepping away from involvement(general, abstract)
a.retreat from a task, commitment, or position
Sein plötzlicher Rückzug aus dem Projekt überraschte alle.—His sudden withdrawal from the project surprised everyone.
3.retraction or formal withdrawal of a statement, offer, or application(financial/statement)
a.withdrawal of an application
Nach längerer Überlegung erklärte sie den Rückzug ihrer Bewerbung.—After much thought, she announced the withdrawal of her application.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Rückzug | die Rückzüge |
| Genitive | des Rückzugs | der Rückzüge |
| Dative | dem Rückzug | den Rückzügen |
| Accusative | den Rückzug | die Rückzüge |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Rückzug" mean in English?
- "Rückzug" means withdrawal, retreat, or retraction. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Rückzug"?
- "Rückzug" is pronounced /ˈʁʏkˌt͡suːk/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Rückzug" der, die, or das?
- "Rückzug" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Rückzug"?
- The plural of "Rückzug" is "Rückzüge".
- What part of speech is "Rückzug"?
- "Rückzug" is a noun in German.
