Dictionary
return
German → American English
American English
return
Rückkehr; Wiederkehr; Rückreise; in some contexts: Rückgabe oder Rendite.
Der Return des Teams aus dem Ausland wurde für morgen angekündigt.Return is usually used in technical, financial, or brand contexts in German; for everyday ‘return’ as a verb, Germans more often say zurückkehren or zurückkommen.
Frequently asked questions
What does “return” mean in German?
In German, “Return” usually means a return, comeback, or return journey, depending on context.
Is “Return” used in everyday German?
Not very often. In everyday German, people usually say “Rückkehr” for the noun or “zurückkehren” / “zurückkommen” for the verb.
Is “Return” masculine, feminine, or neuter in German?
“Return” is a noun and is usually used as “der Return” in some contexts, but it is not a very common standard word in everyday German.