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“date back” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/tsuˈʁʏkˌliːgn̩/

Example

Diese Tradition liegt mehrere Jahrhunderte zurück.

This tradition dates back several centuries.

Illustration for zurückliegen (date back)

How to say “date back” in German

“Date back” in German is zurückliegen.

A point on a path sits behind the present, whether the path is physical or a timeline.

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

Example sentences with zurückliegen

Die Fundstücke liegen bis in die Bronzezeit zurück.

The finds go back to the Bronze Age.

Tips for using zurückliegen

  • As a separable verb, zurückliegen appears as "liegt ... zurück" in a main clause, as in "Die Tradition liegt mehrere Jahrhunderte zurück."

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