This is the 4755th most frequent German word.
zurückgeht
"Zurückgeht" means "goes back" or "declines" in English, depending on context.
The word 'zurückgeht' in this sentence conveys the action of returning to the bed, showing a repetitive action.
Er geht jeden Abend um 10 Uhr ins Bett zurück.
He goes back to bed every evening at 10 PM.
Here, 'zurückgeht' is used metaphorically to describe a situation or origin tracing back in time.
Die Geschichte dieses Brauchs geht auf das Mittelalter zurück.
The history of this custom goes back to the Middle Ages.
In this example, 'zurückgeht' is utilized to indicate literally retracing steps, showing a physical backward movement.