This is the 84th most frequent Dutch word.
terug
"Terug" means "back" or "return" in English.
Here, 'terug' describes the act of returning to a starting position.
Hij kwam na een lange reis weer terug naar huis.
He came back home after a long journey.
In this sentence, 'terug' means moving backwards in space.
Kun je een stap terug doen?
Can you take a step back?
In this sentence, 'terug' is used to indicate to return something to its previous possessor.