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die Rückkehr

return, comeback

Seine Rückkehr wurde von allen gefeiert.

His return was celebrated by everyone.

Wir warten auf die Rückkehr des Sommers.

We are waiting for the return of summer.

the return ((from sth.)) Die Rückkehr aus dem Urlaub war schön.

the return ((to sth.)) Die Rückkehr in die Heimat war emotional.

Synonyms: Wiederkehr, Heimkehr; Antonyms: Abreise (departure), Abfahrt (departure)

From the prefix `rück` (back) and the verb `kehren` (to turn). It literally means 'a turning back'.

Think of 'turning' (`kehr`) 'back' (`rück`). Imagine making a U-turn to go back to where you started.

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