der Rückblick
Translation
review, retrospect, look back, flashback
Examples
Im Rückblick war es die richtige Entscheidung.
In retrospect, it was the right decision.
Der Artikel gibt einen Rückblick auf das Jahr.
The article gives a review of the year.
Grammar Patterns
((im)) Rückblick in retrospect In retrospect, it was a good time.
((einen)) Rückblick ((auf+4)) ((geben/halten)) to give a review of sth. He gave a review of his career.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Retrospektive; Antonyms: der Ausblick (outlook), die Vorschau (preview)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Rück-' (back) and 'Blick' (look, glance). It literally means a 'back-look'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Rück' means 'back' and 'Blick' means 'look'. So, it's a 'look back' at the past, a review or retrospective.