Rückwärtig Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Rückwärtig" is mainly used as adjective meaning "rear", "backward" or "reverse". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "rückwärtig"

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Meanings of "rückwärtig" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Moving or oriented towards the rear"

"Rückwärtig", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Auto fährt rückwärtig in die Garage.The car drives backward into the garage.
  2. Die rückwärtige Ansicht des Gebäudes ist beeindruckend.The rear view of the building is impressive.
  3. Er ging rückwärtig aus dem Raum, um niemanden zu stören.He walked backward out of the room so as not to disturb anyone.

2.) "In a backward or reverse direction"

"Rückwärtig", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er bewegte sich rückwärtig, um den Ball zu fangen.He moved backward to catch the ball.
  2. Die Uhr läuft rückwärtig, was sehr ungewöhnlich ist.The clock runs backward, which is very unusual.
  3. Sie schaute rückwärtig, um sicherzustellen, dass niemand folgte.She looked backward to make sure no one was following.
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