No. 2,808 in German
rückgängig
"Rückgängig" means "reversible" or "undoable" in English.
In a sentence
Ich möchte die letzten Änderungen rückgängig machen.
I want to undo the last changes.
The word 'rückgängig' is used to express undoing an action or reverting changes.
Der Schaden ist nicht rückgängig zu machen.
The damage cannot be undone.
Here, 'rückgängig' indicates something irreparable or irreversible—highlighting the concept of undoing not being possible.
Er hat den Vertrag rückgängig gemacht.
He canceled the contract.
In this context, 'rückgängig' pertains to canceling or nullifying a formal agreement, emphasizing a return to the previous state.
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