Zurückliegen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Zurückliegen" is used as verb with the meaning of "be behind", "lag behind" or "be at a disadvantage".

Essential properties of "zurückliegen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: zurückliegen
Simple past: lag zurück
Participle: zurückgelegen

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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 "zurückliegen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Be behind or at a disadvantage"

Definition: "To be in a delayed position or temporarily at a disadvantage."
Translation(s): be behind, lag behind, be at a disadvantage
Synonym(s): hinterherhinken, zurückbleiben
Antonym(s): vorankommen, aufholen
Related word(s): Rückstand, Verzögerung

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir liegen im Rennen weit zurück.We are far behind in the race.
Die Mannschaft liegt zur Halbzeit zurück.The team is behind at halftime.
Er liegt mit seinen Aufgaben zurück.He is behind with his tasks.

2.) "An event happened in the past"

Definition: "To refer to an event that occurred in the past."
Translation(s): to be in the past, to date back, to be long ago
Synonym(s): vergangen sein, zurückdatieren
Antonym(s): bevorstehen, zukünftig sein
Related word(s): Vergangenheit, vorherig

📝 Some usage examples:

Das Ereignis liegt schon Jahre zurück.The event was years ago.
Diese Entscheidung liegt lange zurück.This decision was made a long time ago.
Die Hochzeit liegt zwei Jahrzehnte zurück.The wedding was two decades ago.

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