ADVERB

zurück/t͡suˈʁʏk/back; backwards; in return

zurück is a German adverb that means back, backwards, or in return. It is pronounced /t͡suˈʁʏk/.

Definitions

1.to a previous place or position; backwards(direction)

a.to the starting point or home

Wann kommst du zurück?—When are you coming back?

b.to a previous location or state

Er gibt das Buch zurück.—He returns the book.

2.in return; as a response(in reply/response)

a.as a reaction or answer to something

Sie lächelte zurück.—She smiled back.

Frequently asked questions

What does "zurück" mean in English?
"zurück" means back, backwards, or in return. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "zurück"?
"zurück" is pronounced /t͡suˈʁʏk/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "zurück"?
"zurück" is a adverb in German.

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