Zurückfahren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Zurückfahren" is used as verb with the meaning of "drive back", "return" or "go back".

Essential properties of "zurückfahren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: zurückfahren
  • Simple past: fuhr zurück
  • Participle: zurückgefahren

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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 "zurückfahren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To drive back or return by vehicle"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir müssen morgen früh zurückfahren.We have to drive back early tomorrow.
  2. Nach dem Urlaub werden wir zurückfahren.After the vacation, we will drive back.
  3. Er hat beschlossen, nach Hause zurückzufahren.He decided to drive back home.

2.) "To reduce speed or intensity"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir müssen die Produktion zurückfahren.We need to reduce production.
  2. Die Regierung plant, die Ausgaben zurückzufahren.The government plans to cut back on spending.
  3. Er hat die Geschwindigkeit zurückgefahren.He reduced the speed.
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