No. 14,918 in German
rudert
"Rudert" means "rows" (as in rowing a boat).
In a sentence
Der Mann rudert langsam über den See.
The man rows slowly across the lake.
In this sentence, 'rudert' is used in its primary meaning, the act of rowing a boat.
In seiner Freizeit rudert er oft mit seinem Club.
In his free time, he often rows with his club.
Here, 'rudert' indicates regular participation in the sport of rowing.
Bei der Diskussion rudert sie plötzlich zurück.
During the discussion, she suddenly backpedals.
In this sentence, 'rudert' is employed metaphorically to mean retracting or correcting a previous statement.
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