Rückmelden

Rückmelden is a German verb meaning to report back or to respond by providing information after receiving an inquiry, task, or request. The related noun Rückmeldung denotes feedback, a reply, or information about a situation. The verb is commonly used in its reflexive form sich zurückmelden, as in ich melde mich zurück, er meldet sich zurück, with perfect tense formed as ich habe mich zurückgemeldet.

In professional contexts, Rückmelden is used to request or give status updates. Examples include Bitte melden Sie sich bis Freitag zurück or Wir melden uns zeitnah zurück. The term also appears in customer service and administration, where Rückmeldung geben means to provide feedback, and Rückmeldung erhalten means to receive feedback. There is also the related noun Rückmeldefrist or Rückmeldungsfrist, referring to a deadline to report back.

Rückmeldung is used across several domains. In education, a teacher may give Rückmeldung to a student about a task. In business, teams exchange Rückmeldungen to assess progress or quality. In IT or product development, user or stakeholder Rückmeldungen are collected to guide improvements. Common collocations include eine kurze Rückmeldung geben, eine Rückmeldung erhalten, and Rückmeldungen nach einem Meeting.

Synonyms and related terms include Feedback, Antwort, and Bestätigung, though Rückmeldung emphasizes the act of reporting back or providing information rather than a simple acknowledgment. Usage tends to be neutral and professional, suitable for emails, meetings, and formal communications. Examples illustrate both the verb form and the noun usage to convey status updates, responses, and evaluations.