zurückgetretenen

zurückgetretenen is the past participle of the German verb "zurücktreten," which translates to "to step back," "to withdraw," or "to resign." As a past participle, it can function as an adjective or be used in compound verb tenses. When used as an adjective, it describes something or someone that has stepped back or withdrawn from a position, role, or activity. For example, one might speak of a "zurückgetretenen Amtsträger" (a resigned officeholder) or "zurückgetretenen Truppen" (withdrawn troops).

In its adjectival form, "zurückgetretenen" is declined according to the gender, number, and case of the noun it modifies, following standard German adjective declension rules. It signifies a completed action of withdrawal or resignation. The context in which "zurückgetretenen" appears will determine its precise meaning. It commonly appears in political contexts referring to politicians who have resigned from their positions, but it can also be used in military or other organizational settings to describe a withdrawal.