noun
der Rückstand, ¨-e
maradék
Etwas, das übrig bleibt oder noch fehlt, zum Beispiel wenn man hinter dem Plan liegt oder wenn Reste von einer Sache vorhanden sind.
The German word "Rückstand" is a noun composed of:
- Rück (from zurück), meaning "back" or "behind"
- Stand, meaning "state" or "condition"
Meaning:
"Rückstand" means backlog, deficit, arrears, or residue. It refers to something left behind, such as unfinished work, remaining payments, or remnants.
Similar words:
- Verzug (delay, arrears)
- Auflauf (accumulation, pile-up)
- Rest (remainder, residue)
Differences:
- Rückstand often emphasizes something delayed or behind schedule, especially in work or payments.
- Verzug typically refers to delay or default (e.g., in payment).
- Auflauf stresses accumulation.
- Rest just means "leftovers" or "remaining part" without the connotation of delay.
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Examples
Es bleibt ein Rückstand übrig.noun
Marad egy maradék.
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