German word

Rückfahrt

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʁʏkˌfaːɐ̯t/

Meaning

  • feminine nounreturn trip

Example

Die Rückfahrt gestern dauerte länger als geplant.

Yesterday's return trip took longer than planned.

Illustration for Rückfahrt (return trip)

More examples

Beim Kauf des Tickets war die Rückfahrt bereits im Preis enthalten.

When the ticket was purchased, the return trip was already included in the price.

Core concept

The second leg of a journey retracing the route from the destination to the starting place.

Common phrases

  • Hin- und Rückfahrt buchen

    book a round trip

  • Ticket mit Rückfahrt

    ticket including a return trip

Similar words

Hinfahrt: The leg or ride from the starting point to the destination.
Heimfahrt: The leg or ride home after being away.
Rückweg: The route taken when returning to the original place.
Rückreise: The whole journey back after a trip.

Definition in German

Die zurückgelegte Strecke einer Reise, die zum Ausgangspunkt oder nach Hause führt.

Word origin

The compound joins Rück- from the idea of going back with Fahrt, a journey or ride, forming the German term for the return leg.

Usage tips

  • Rückfahrt contrasts with Hinfahrt, and Hin- und Rückfahrt refers to travel in both directions.

Opposites

  • Hinfahrtoutbound tripnoun

Related words

  • Rückfahrpreisreturn farenoun
  • rückfahrendreturningadjective

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