No. 1,041 in German
rückstand
"Rückstand" in English means "residue," "backlog," or "deficiency," depending on context.
In a sentence
Der Rückstand des Teams machte das Spiel spannend.
The deficit of the team made the game exciting.
Here 'Rückstand' signifies a numeric or score deficit in a competitive scenario such as a sports game.
Nach dem Schneiden blieben Rückstände von Papier auf dem Tisch.
After cutting, residues of paper remained on the table.
Here 'Rückstand' refers to the remaining remnants or residues left after cutting, representing physical leftover materials.
Die Firma arbeitet daran, ihren technologischen Rückstand aufzuholen.
The company is working on catching up with its technological lag.
In this context, 'Rückstand' means a lag or a delay in advances, in comparison to competitors in technological terms.
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