This is the 15722nd most frequent German word.
zurückzufallen
"Zurückzufallen" means "to fall back" or "to lag behind."
The word 'zurückzufallen' means 'to fall behind,' referring to losing progress or position.
Er hat Angst, im Wettkampf zurückzufallen.
He is afraid of falling behind in the competition.
Here, 'zurückzufallen' illustrates the process of losing a leading or neutral position in a competition.
Die Mannschaft begann nach der Halbzeit zurückzufallen.
The team started to fall behind after halftime.
In this context, 'zurückzufallen' refers to losing pace or progress in a professional or personal growth.