retreat in German
retreat in German is Rückzug, zurückziehen, abziehen — retreat means the act of pulling back from danger, especially a military withdrawal.
retreat in German
Rückzug
The act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.
zurückziehen
(intransitive) To withdraw military forces.
abziehen
(intransitive) To withdraw military forces.
What does "retreat" mean?
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noun The act of pulling back from danger, especially a military withdrawal.
"Rain and mud forced the weary regiment into a hasty retreat."
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noun A quiet, peaceful place, or a period spent away from ordinary life for rest or reflection.
"The cabin by the lake is my favourite retreat when work gets too busy."
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verb To pull back or withdraw from a position, especially in the face of danger or difficulty.
"The hikers retreated down the path when the storm clouds rolled in."
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retreat in a sentence
- Rain and mud forced the weary regiment into a hasty retreat.
- The army sounded the retreat as enemy forces closed in.
- The cabin by the lake is my favourite retreat when work gets too busy.
- They booked a weekend retreat in the mountains.
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What is "retreat" in German?
"retreat" in German is Rückzug, zurückziehen, abziehen. retreat means: The act of pulling back from danger, especially a military withdrawal.
How do you use "retreat" in a sentence?
Example: "Rain and mud forced the weary regiment into a hasty retreat." In German, "retreat" is Rückzug, zurückziehen, abziehen.
Are there other ways to say "retreat" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "retreat": Rückzug, zurückziehen, abziehen.
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