This is the 1041st most frequent German word.
rückstand
"Rückstand" in English means "residue," "backlog," or "deficiency," depending on context.
Here 'Rückstand' signifies a numeric or score deficit in a competitive scenario such as a sports game.
Der Rückstand des Teams machte das Spiel spannend.
The deficit of the team made the game exciting.
Here 'Rückstand' refers to the remaining remnants or residues left after cutting, representing physical leftover materials.
Nach dem Schneiden blieben Rückstände von Papier auf dem Tisch.
After cutting, residues of paper remained on the table.
In this context, 'Rückstand' means a lag or a delay in advances, in comparison to competitors in technological terms.