backward in German
backward in German is altmodisch, antiquiert, rückständig — backward means directed or moving toward the rear, or in the opposite direction to normal or expected.
backward in German
altmodisch
antiquiert
rückständig
rückwärtsgewandt
überholt
rückwärts
Acting or moving in the direction opposite to the usual direction of movement.
zurück
Acting or moving in the direction opposite to the usual direction of movement.
nach hinten
Acting or moving in the direction opposite to the usual direction of movement.
rückständig
Of a culture, country, practice etc., undeveloped or unsophisticated.
unterentwickelt
Of a culture, country, practice etc., undeveloped or unsophisticated.
zurückgeblieben
Of a culture, country, practice etc., undeveloped or unsophisticated.
zurückgewandt
Of a culture, country, practice etc., undeveloped or unsophisticated.
gehemmt
(often in negative constructions) Reluctant or unwilling to advance or act; shy.
zögerlich
(often in negative constructions) Reluctant or unwilling to advance or act; shy.
rückwärts
In a direction opposite to the usual direction of movement.
zurück
In a direction opposite to the usual direction of movement.
What does "backward" mean?
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adj/adv Directed or moving toward the rear, or in the opposite direction to normal or expected.
"He took a backward glance before leaving the room."
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adj Less developed or advanced than expected, especially describing a place, culture, or way of thinking.
"Critics called the policy backward and out of step with modern attitudes."
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adj Reluctant or slow to act, learn, or come forward.
"He was oddly backward about asking for help even when he clearly needed it."
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backward in a sentence
- He took a backward glance before leaving the room.
- The car rolled backward down the hill.
- Critics called the policy backward and out of step with modern attitudes.
- Some visitors described the town as backward, because it still had no proper roads.
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What is "backward" in German?
"backward" in German is altmodisch, antiquiert, rückständig. backward means: Directed or moving toward the rear, or in the opposite direction to normal or expected.
How do you use "backward" in a sentence?
Example: "He took a backward glance before leaving the room." In German, "backward" is altmodisch, antiquiert, rückständig.
Are there other ways to say "backward" in German?
Yes — German has 13 translations listed for "backward": altmodisch, antiquiert, rückständig, rückwärtsgewandt, überholt, rückwärts.
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