die Rückschläge
Translation
setbacks, reverses, backlashes
Examples
Er musste viele Rückschläge hinnehmen.
He had to accept many setbacks.
Trotz der Rückschläge gab er nicht auf.
Despite the setbacks, he didn't give up.
Grammar Patterns
Rückschläge ((erleiden)) to suffer setbacks The company suffered heavy setbacks last year.
Rückschläge ((hinnehmen)) to accept setbacks Despite the setbacks, they continued their work.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Misserfolge (failures), Niederlagen (defeats); Antonyms: Erfolge (successes)
Etymology
Plural of 'Rückschlag'. From 'Rück-' (back) + 'Schlag' (blow, hit). Literally a 'back-hit' or a blow that sets you back.
Memory Tips
Imagine trying to move forward, but getting 'hit' ('Schlag') 'back' ('Rück-'). 'Rückschläge' are multiple such events.