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lag in German

lag in German is zurückbleiben, zurückfallen — lag means to fall behind or fail to keep pace with something else.

lag in German

zurückbleiben
verb
To fail to keep up (the pace), to fall behind.
zurückfallen
verb
To fail to keep up (the pace), to fall behind.

What does "lag" mean?

  1. verb To fall behind or fail to keep pace with something else.
    "Sales in the region began to lag behind the rest of the country."
  2. noun A delay between one event and another, especially in a signal, response, or process.
    "There was a noticeable lag between clicking the button and the page loading."

lag in a sentence

  • Sales in the region began to lag behind the rest of the country.
  • He lagged behind the group on the last stretch of the hike.
  • There was a noticeable lag between clicking the button and the page loading.
  • Jet lag left her exhausted for days after the flight.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "lag" in German?

"lag" in German is zurückbleiben, zurückfallen. lag means: To fall behind or fail to keep pace with something else.

How do you use "lag" in a sentence?

Example: "Sales in the region began to lag behind the rest of the country." In German, "lag" is zurückbleiben, zurückfallen.

Are there other ways to say "lag" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "lag": zurückbleiben, zurückfallen.

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