rückblickend
looking back; in retrospect
English translations
- 01
in retrospect
- 02
retrospectively
Word details
- German meaning
- Wenn man auf etwas Vergangenes zurückblickt.
- English meaning
- In retrospect
- Synonym
- retrospektiv, im Nachhinein
- German example
- Rückblickend betrachtet war das die beste Entscheidung.
- English example
- In retrospect, that was the best decision.
Related words
- retrospektiv
Retrospective
Example sentences with “rückblickend”
Rückblickend war es die richtige Entscheidung. (In retrospect, it was the right decision.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'rückblickend' a participle?
Yes, it is the present participle of 'zurückblicken'. It is often used at the beginning of a sentence to provide perspective.