English–German

“laggard” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃlʊsˌlɪçt/

Example

Nach dem Rennen war er das Schlusslicht.

After the race, he came in last.

Illustration for Schlusslicht (laggard)

How to say “laggard” in German

“Laggard” in German is Schlusslicht.

A rear lamp signals the final place in a procession, making the person or team at the bottom easy to identify.

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

Example sentences with Schlusslicht

In der Tabelle bildet das Schlusslicht meist einen deutlichen Rückstand.

In the standings, the laggard is usually clearly behind.

Tips for using Schlusslicht

  • Schlusslicht can describe an organization, region, or country as well as an individual, so laggard is not limited to people.

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