No. 2,449 in German
rücktritt
Resignation or withdrawal.
In a sentence
Der Rücktritt des Ministers wurde von der Öffentlichkeit diskutiert.
The resignation of the minister was discussed by the public.
In this sentence, 'Rücktritt' is used to mean 'resignation' from a position, often describing someone's formal step down from a job or role.
Sein Rücktritt vom Wettbewerb kam überraschend.
His withdrawal from the competition was surprising.
Here, 'Rücktritt' is used to mean 'withdrawal' from an event or race, indicating someone's decision to not participate any longer.
Das Fahrrad hat einen Rücktritt, um das Bremsen zu erleichtern.
The bicycle has a coaster brake to facilitate braking.
In this case, 'Rücktritt' refers to a type of brake on a bicycle, illustrating the mechanical aspect of the word.
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