German Conversation · Level 9
87 words
German word
Come-back
Pronunciation
IPA/ˌkamˈbɛk/
Meaning
- neuter nouncomeback
Example
Nach dem Skandal erlebte der Politiker mehrere Come-backs.
After the scandal, the politician made several comebacks.
More examples
Mit harter Arbeit schaffte der Sportler das Come-back.
Through hard work, the athlete made a comeback.
Core concept
A public figure steps back onto the stage and regains a former position after an absence.
Common phrases
das Come-back schaffen
make a comeback
ein überraschendes Come-back
a surprising comeback
Similar words
Rückkehr: A return to a place or position after a temporary absence.
Wiederauftritt: A renewed appearance in public or on stage.
Definition in German
Erneutes Auftreten einer Person in der Öffentlichkeit oder die Rückkehr in eine frühere Rolle nach einer Pause.
Word origin
German Come-back is borrowed from English comeback, formed from come and back to describe a return to activity or prominence.
Usage tips
- The standard German spelling is usually "Comeback," with the neuter article das and the plural Comebacks.
Opposites
- Niederlagedefeatnoun
- Misserfolgfailurenoun
Related words
- Comeback-Erfolgcomeback successnoun