Zurückbleiben Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Zurückbleiben" is used as verb with the meaning of "stay behind", "remain behind" or "lag behind".

Essential properties of "zurückbleiben"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: zurückbleiben
Simple past: blieb zurück
Participle: zurückgeblieben

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Remain behind while others leave"

Definition: "To remain in a place while others leave."
Translation(s): stay behind, remain behind
Synonym(s): bleiben, verweilen
Antonym(s): fortgehen, weitergehen
Related word(s): zurückhalten, zurückziehen

📝 Some usage examples:

Bitte zurückbleiben, der Zug fährt ab.Please stand clear, the train is departing.
Er musste zurückbleiben, weil er krank war.He had to stay behind because he was sick.
Die Kinder blieben zurück, während die Eltern gingen.The children stayed behind while the parents left.

2.) "Lag behind, not keep pace"

Definition: "Not to advance at the same pace as others."
Translation(s): lag behind, fall behind, be left behind
Synonym(s): hinterherhinken, zurückfallen
Antonym(s): aufholen, überholen
Related word(s): zurücksetzen, zurückschreiten

📝 Some usage examples:

Er blieb zurück und konnte die Gruppe nicht einholen.He fell behind and couldn't catch up with the group.
In der Schule blieb er zurück und brauchte Nachhilfe.At school, he fell behind and needed tutoring.
Technologisch bleiben sie zurück im Vergleich zu anderen Ländern.Technologically, they lag behind compared to other countries.

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