Meaning of the German Word "Rückstand"

Rückstand

residue

A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone.

Example Sentence

Ein klebriger Rückstand blieb auf dem Tisch, nachdem wir das Etikett entfernt hatten.

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Definition: A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "Rückstand"?

C2

What grammatical category does "Rückstand" have?

Noun

Which vocabulary topic does "Rückstand" belong to?

Abstract