ADVERB

zurück/t͡suˈʁʏk/back; backwards; return

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

Definitions

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

a.to the starting point or origin

Ich gehe nach Hause zurück.—I'm going back home.

b.in the reverse direction

Bitte treten Sie einen Schritt zurück.—Please take a step back.

Frequently asked questions

What does "zurück" mean in English?
"zurück" means back, backwards, or 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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