GERMAN · B2WORD NOTES
MEANING & PRONUNCIATION

der Rückstand

deficit; gap behind a rival

Trotz des frühen Rückstands gab das Team nicht auf und gewann schließlich mit einem Punkt Vorsprung.

Despite falling behind early, the team did not give up and eventually won by one point.

residue

Vor dem Lackieren müssen alle Rückstände des alten Reinigungsmittels gründlich entfernt werden.

Before painting, all residues of the old cleaning product must be thoroughly removed.

backlog; arrears

Die zusätzlichen Kräfte sollen helfen, den Rückstand bei der Bearbeitung der Anträge abzubauen.

The additional staff are intended to help reduce the backlog in processing applications.

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