rückwärts
Translation
backwards, in reverse
Examples
Er kann rückwärts gehen.
He can walk backwards.
Fahren Sie bitte rückwärts ein.
Please reverse into the parking space.
Grammar Patterns
((rückwärts)) + Verb to ... backwards He can walk backwards.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zurück (back); Antonyms: vorwärts (forwards)
Etymology
From 'rück-' (back) and the directional suffix '-wärts', which is equivalent to English '-wards'.
Memory Tips
It's very similar to the English 'backwards'. The '-wärts' suffix is a reliable indicator of direction.