German word

Rückrunde

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʁʏkˌʁʊndə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounsecond half of the season

Example

In der Rückrunde gewann unsere Mannschaft fünf Spiele.

In the second half of the season, our team won five games.

Illustration for Rückrunde (second half of the season)

More examples

Viele Mannschaften bereiten sich im Januar auf die Rückrunde vor.

Many teams prepare for the second half of the season in January.

Core concept

After the first set of league matches, the competition continues with its remaining fixtures.

Common phrases

  • in der Rückrunde Punkte holen

    earn points in the second half of the season

  • sich auf die Rückrunde vorbereiten

    prepare for the second half of the season

Similar words

Hinrunde: The first half of a league season, when the opening matches are played.

Definition in German

Rückrunde bezeichnet den Abschnitt einer Liga- oder Saisonphase, in dem nach der Pause bzw. nach dem ersten Durchgang die verbleibenden Begegnungen stattfinden.

Word origin

Rückrunde is formed from Rück- meaning back or afterward and Runde meaning round, describing the follow-up round in a league season.

Usage tips

  • The term belongs to league and season scheduling, while Rückspiel specifically means a return leg of one particular tie.

Other meanings

  • second half of the league seasonnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Rückrundenstartstart of the second half of the seasonnoun
  • Rückrundenbilanzrecord for the second half of the seasonnoun

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