NOUN

dieRückkehr/ˈʁʏkˌkeːɐ̯/return; coming back; homecoming

Rückkehr is a German noun that means return, coming back, or homecoming. It is pronounced /ˈʁʏkˌkeːɐ̯/. As a noun it takes the article "die".

Definitions

1.the act of returning to a place, especially home or a previous location(movement/action)

a.coming back to one's previous place or state

Nach ihrer langen Reise freute sie sich auf die Rückkehr nach Hause.—After her long trip, she was looking forward to returning home.

2.resuming a previous state or condition(figurative)

a.restoration or resumption of an earlier situation

Die Rückkehr zur Normalität ist nach der Krise wichtig.—The return to normality is important after the crisis.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Rückkehr—
Genitiveder Rückkehr—
Dativeder Rückkehr—
Accusativedie Rückkehr—

Frequently asked questions

What does "Rückkehr" mean in English?
"Rückkehr" means return, coming back, or homecoming. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Rückkehr"?
"Rückkehr" is pronounced /ˈʁʏkˌkeːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Rückkehr" der, die, or das?
"Rückkehr" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What part of speech is "Rückkehr"?
"Rückkehr" is a noun in German.

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