Der Rückgang
Example: Der Rückgang der Verkaufszahlen besorgt die Geschäftsleitung sehr.
Definition
"Der Rückgang" refers to the decrease or decline in quantity, quality, or intensity of something. It commonly describes a reduction in figures or levels, such as sales or performance, indicating a downward trend or diminishment over a period of time.
Etymology
The word "der Rückgang" comes from the German roots "Rück-" meaning 'back' or 'return' and "-gang" meaning 'walk' or 'going'. Together, they figuratively describe something moving backward or declining. Did you know? The concept of 'gang' originally related to movement or progress, making "Rückgang" a vivid metaphor for reversal or reduction.
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"Der Rückgang" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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