noun
die Rückfahrt, -en
return trip · return journey
Die Bewegung oder Reise von einem Ort zurück zu dem Ausgangspunkt.
The German word "Rückfahrt" is a compound noun made up of:
- Rück (from "zurück" meaning "back" or "return")
- Fahrt (meaning "journey" or "trip")
Meaning:
It refers to the "return trip" or "journey back."
Similar words:
- Heimfahrt (trip home)
- Rückreise (return travel)
- Heimreise (travel home)
Differences:
- Rückfahrt often implies a return by vehicle or transportation.
- Rückreise is broader, referring to the whole return journey, often over longer distances.
- Heimfahrt/Heimreise emphasize returning home specifically.
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Examples
Die Rückfahrt beginnt am Nachmittag.noun
The return trip begins in the afternoon.
Unsere Rückfahrt ist für morgen geplant.noun
Our return journey is planned for tomorrow.
Unsere Rückfahrt dauert drei Stunden.noun
Our return trip takes three hours.
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