rückwirkend

retroactive; retrospective

English translations

  1. 01

    retroactively

  2. 02

    retrospectively

Word details

German meaning
Gültig oder wirksam von einem früheren Zeitpunkt an.
English meaning
Retroactive
Synonym
nachträglich
German example
Die Gehaltserhöhung gilt rückwirkend ab Januar.
English example
The salary increase is retroactive to January.

Example sentences with “rückwirkend”

  1. Das Gesetz tritt rückwirkend in Kraft. (The law comes into force retroactively.)

Frequently asked questions

How do you use 'rückwirkend' in a sentence?

It is typically used with verbs like 'gelten' or 'in Kraft treten' to describe legal or administrative changes that apply to past dates.