Translation and Meaning

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Listen to how "zurücktreten" sounds in German.

Example Sentences

  • Sie hat beschlossen zurückzutreten, weil sie das Problem nicht mehr akzeptieren kann. English: She has decided to resign because she cannot accept the problem anymore.

When and How to Use "zurücktreten"

Use "zurücktreten" when you want to talk about "resign" in German. It functions as "verb". In SmartWords it is linked to the German Herausforderungen und Rückschläge topic. Because it appears in B2 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your German study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

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