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How do you say "to return (put back)" in German?
zurückstellen
In German, "to return (put back)" is zurückstellen.
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Pronunciation
TSOO-ruck-SHTEL-en. Four syllables, stress on third, 'zu' (tsoo), 'ruck' (ruck), 'stellen'.
Grammar notes
Regular weak verb, separable prefix. Past tense: stellte zurück, past participle: zurückgestellt. Takes accusative object.
Example sentence
Ich stelle das Buch zurück.
I return the book.
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How to remember zurückstellen
Zurück means 'back', stellen means 'to place'. Putting something back in its place.
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Questions about zurückstellen
How do you say "to return (put back)" in German?
In German, "to return (put back)" is zurückstellen. It is a noun.
How is zurückstellen written in German?
zurückstellen is written using the standard German script.
How is zurückstellen used in a sentence?
Use zurückstellen as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Ich stelle das Buch zurück. (I return the book.).
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