Zurückholen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Zurückholen" is used as verb with the meaning of "retrieve", "get back" or "fetch back".

Essential properties of "zurückholen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: zurückholen
  • Simple past: holte zurück
  • Participle: zurückgeholt

See full conjugation of zurückholen

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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 "zurückholen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Retrieve something/someone lost or moved away"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich muss mein Buch aus der Bibliothek zurückholen.I need to get my book back from the library.
  2. Er hat seinen Hund aus dem Tierheim zurückgeholt.He got his dog back from the animal shelter.
  3. Wir sollten die verlorene Zeit zurückholen.We should make up for lost time.

2.) "Bring someone back to a place of origin"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Firma hat den Mitarbeiter aus dem Ausland zurückgeholt.The company brought the employee back from abroad.
  2. Wir müssen die Touristen aus dem Krisengebiet zurückholen.We must bring the tourists back from the crisis area.
  3. Er wurde nach dem Urlaub zurückgeholt.He was brought back after the vacation.
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