English–German

“bring back” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/tsuˈʁʏkˌfyːʁən/

Example

Der Mann führte den Hund nach Hause zurück.

The man brought the dog back home.

Illustration for zurückführen (bring back)

How to say “bring back” in German

“Bring back” in German is zurückführen.

A guide leads a person or thing back along a path, or follows a result backward to the source that explains it.

Full entry for zurückführen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with zurückführen

Der Techniker führte das Gerät auf den Ausgangszustand zurück.

The technician brought the device back to its original state.

Tips for using zurückführen

  • In a main clause, zurück separates from führen, as in Der Mann führte den Hund zurück, but the infinitive is zurückzuführen.

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