rückständig
Translation
backward, underdeveloped, overdue, in arrears
Examples
Die Zahlung ist seit zwei Monaten rückständig.
The payment is two months overdue.
Das Land hat eine rückständige Wirtschaft.
The country has an underdeveloped economy.
Er hat sehr rückständige Ansichten.
He has very backward views.
Grammar Patterns
to be rückständig to be backward/overdue The payment is overdue.
a rückständig ((sth.)) a backward sth. It's a backward country.
Similar Words
Synonyms: outdated, overdue, underdeveloped; Antonyms: progressive, modern
Etymology
Derived from 'Rückstand' (arrears, backlog) with the adjective suffix '-ig'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Rück' (back) and 'stand' (standing). Someone 'standing in the back' is behind, or 'backward'.