der Rückschlag
Translation
setback, relapse, backlash, kickback
Examples
Das Team erlitt einen schweren Rückschlag.
The team suffered a heavy setback.
Nach der Besserung kam ein Rückschlag.
After the improvement, there was a relapse.
Der Rückschlag des Gewehrs war stark.
The kickback of the rifle was strong.
Grammar Patterns
to suffer a setback einen Rückschlag erleiden The project has suffered a major setback.
Similar Words
Synonyms: setback, failure; Antonyms: success, progress
Etymology
From 'Rück-' (back) and 'Schlag' (strike, blow). Literally a 'back-strike' or 'blow back'.
Memory Tips
Imagine you are moving forward and something 'strikes' you 'back', causing a setback.