Zurückblicken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Zurückblicken" is used as verb with the meaning of "look back", "reflect" or "turn around".

Essential properties of "zurückblicken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: zurückblicken
  • Simple past: blickte zurück
  • Participle: zurückgeblickt

See full conjugation of zurückblicken

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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 "zurückblicken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Look back (reflect on past)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er blickte zurück und erinnerte sich an seine Kindheit.He looked back and remembered his childhood.
  2. Wir blicken auf ein erfolgreiches Jahr zurück.We look back on a successful year.
  3. Sie blickte mit Stolz auf ihre Karriere zurück.She looked back on her career with pride.

2.) "Look back physically"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er blickte zurück, um zu sehen, wer ihn rief.He looked back to see who called him.
  2. Sie blickte über die Schulter zurück.She looked back over her shoulder.
  3. Beim Gehen blickte er immer wieder zurück.While walking, he kept looking back.
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