English–German
“setback” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʁʏkˌʃlaːk/
Example
Nach vielen Rückschlägen blieb er optimistisch.
After many setbacks, he remained optimistic.
How to say “setback” in German
“Setback” in German is Rückschlag.
Progress is knocked backward by one sharp hit, leaving a plan farther from its goal.
Example sentences with Rückschlag
Die Verhandlungen erlitten einen Rückschlag, als ein Kompromiss scheiterte.
The negotiations suffered a setback when a compromise failed.
Tips for using Rückschlag
- Rückschlag is masculine, with the plural Rückschläge; its umlaut changes to ä in the plural.