rückwirkend
Translation
retroactive, retrospective, retroactively
Examples
Das Gesetz gilt rückwirkend ab dem 1. Januar.
The law is effective retroactively from January 1st.
Wir erhalten eine rückwirkende Gehaltserhöhung.
We are receiving a retroactive pay raise.
Grammar Patterns
to apply retroactively rückwirkend gelten The law applies retroactively.
a retroactive ((noun)) eine rückwirkende ((Nomen)) a retroactive pay raise
Similar Words
nachträglich (subsequent, later)
Etymology
From 'rück-' (back) and 'wirkend' (acting, working). It literally means 'acting backwards' in time.
Memory Tips
Imagine an effect 'working' its way 'back' in time. This is what 'retroactive' means.