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rückständig — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • backward adj/adv Directed or moving toward the rear, or in the opposite direction to normal or expected.
  • delinquent noun Someone, especially a young person, who breaks rules or laws.

Senses

rückständig is used for these senses in English:

  • backward Of a culture, country, practice etc., undeveloped or unsophisticated.
  • delinquent Late or failing to pay a debt or other financial obligation, like a mortgage or loan.

backward — full definition

  1. adj/adv Directed or moving toward the rear, or in the opposite direction to normal or expected.
  2. adj Less developed or advanced than expected, especially describing a place, culture, or way of thinking.
  3. adj Reluctant or slow to act, learn, or come forward.

delinquent — full definition

  1. noun Someone, especially a young person, who breaks rules or laws.
  2. adjective Overdue or unpaid, referring to a debt or bill.

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