Der Rückgang
Example: Der Rückgang der Verkaufszahlen besorgt die Geschäftsleitung sehr.
Definition
"Der Rückgang" refers to a decrease or decline, often in quantity or quality. It is commonly used to describe a reduction in numbers, such as sales figures, population, or performance levels, indicating a downward trend or diminishing state.
Etymology
The word "der Rückgang" comes from the German prefix "rück-" meaning 'back' or 'reverse' and the noun "Gang" meaning 'walk' or 'course.' Together, they form a term that literally means 'backward movement' or 'retreat,' which naturally evolved to signify a decline or decrease.
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"Der Rückgang" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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