How to Say ‘Back’ in German
Zurück
tsoo-RUK
[tsoo-RUK]
💬 Usage Tip: zurückgeben is a separable verb, so in a full sentence it splits: Geben Sie die Katze zurück. The zurück part moves to the end, like Ich rufe Sie an.
Phrase Breakdown
Zurück
[tsoo-RUK]
back
To return to a previous place or condition.
Er kommt morgen zurück.
He is coming back tomorrow.
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