zurückgelegt
Translation
covered (distance), traveled, set aside, put back
Examples
Die zurückgelegten Kilometer waren beeindruckend.
The kilometers covered were impressive.
Das zurückgelegte Geld war für den Urlaub.
The money set aside was for the vacation.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to cover a distance The hiker covered a long distance.
((sth.)) to put sth. back Please put the book back.
((sth.)) to set sth. aside I have set aside some money for emergencies.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bewältigt (mastered), geschafft (managed) for distance; gespart (saved), aufbewahrt (kept) for money.
Etymology
From 'zurück' (back) and 'legen' (to lay, to put). Literally 'laid back' or 'put back'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'laying' the road 'back' behind you as you cover distance, or 'putting' money 'back' to save it.