setback in German
setback in German is Rückschlag, Hindernis — setback means a problem or delay that slows down or reverses progress.
setback in German
Rückschlag
An obstacle, delay, disadvantage, or blow (an adverse event which slows down, or prevents progress towards a desired outcome).
Hindernis
An obstacle, delay, disadvantage, or blow (an adverse event which slows down, or prevents progress towards a desired outcome).
What does "setback" mean?
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noun A problem or delay that slows down or reverses progress.
"Losing the contract was a major setback for the company."
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setback in a sentence
- Losing the contract was a major setback for the company.
- His injury was a temporary setback in his training.
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What is "setback" in German?
"setback" in German is Rückschlag, Hindernis. setback means: A problem or delay that slows down or reverses progress.
How do you use "setback" in a sentence?
Example: "Losing the contract was a major setback for the company." In German, "setback" is Rückschlag, Hindernis.
Are there other ways to say "setback" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "setback": Rückschlag, Hindernis.
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