zurückzugeben

zurückzugeben is a German verb meaning "to give back" or "to return." It is a common verb used in everyday language and can be applied to a wide range of situations. The verb is formed from the prefix "zurück-" which means "back" and the verb "geben" which means "to give."

The verb zurückzugeben can be used transitively or intransitively. When used transitively, it requires a direct object, which is the thing being returned. For example, "Ich muss das Buch zurückgeben" translates to "I have to return the book." When used intransitively, it does not require a direct object, and it implies that something is being returned to its original place or owner. For example, "Er hat das Geld zurückgegeben" means "He returned the money."

The verb zurückzugeben can also be used in a figurative sense, such as returning a favor or returning to a previous state. For instance, "Sie hat ihm einen Gefallen zurückgegeben" means "She returned him a favor." In the context of a relationship, "Wir sind zu unseren alten Gewohnheiten zurückgekehrt" means "We returned to our old habits." The conjugation of zurückzugeben follows the standard patterns for regular German verbs.