Zurückreichen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Zurückreichen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to date back", "to extend back" or "to go back".

Essential properties of "zurückreichen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: zurückreichen
  • Simple past: reichte zurück
  • Participle: zurückgereicht

See full conjugation of zurückreichen

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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 "zurückreichen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To date back to an earlier time"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Geschichte des Dorfes reicht bis ins Mittelalter zurück.The history of the village dates back to the Middle Ages.
  2. Die Tradition reicht viele Generationen zurück.The tradition goes back many generations.
  3. Diese Praxis reicht bis in die Antike zurück.This practice dates back to antiquity.

2.) "To return something to someone"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Kannst du mir bitte das Buch zurückreichen?Can you please hand me back the book?
  2. Er reichte den Stift zurück, nachdem er ihn benutzt hatte.He handed back the pen after he had used it.
  3. Sie reichte das Glas zurück, nachdem sie getrunken hatte.She handed back the glass after she had drunk from it.
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