English–German
“retroactive” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʁʏkˌvɪʁkənt/
Example
Die rückwirkende Regelung gilt ab dem 1. Januar.
The retroactive regulation applies from January 1.
How to say “retroactive” in German
“Retroactive” in German is rückwirkend.
A later action whose force travels backward to an earlier point in time.
Example sentences with rückwirkend
Es gab eine rückwirkende Änderung des Vertrags.
There was a retroactive amendment to the contract.
Tips for using rückwirkend
- Rückwirkend concerns an effect on an earlier date, whereas rückblickend describes looking back or reviewing the past.