retrograde

retrograd; rückläufig

Word details

German meaning
Retrograd bedeutet rückläufig oder sich rückwärts bewegend, oft im Bezug auf die Bewegung von Planeten.
English meaning
Retrograde means moving backward or in reverse, often in reference to the movement of planets.
Synonym
rückläufig
German example
Der Merkur war retrograd, was zu Kommunikationsproblemen führte.
English example
Mercury was in retrograde, which led to communication problems.

Example sentences with “retrograde”

  1. The planet is in retrograde. (Der Planet ist rückläufig.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the German word for retrograde?

'Retrograd' is technical; 'rückläufig' is common for planets.