zurückgelegtes

zurückgelegtes is a German word that translates to "covered" or "traveled" in English. It is the past participle of the verb "zurücklegen," which means to cover a distance or to travel a certain amount. The word is used in various contexts, including describing the distance a vehicle has traveled, the journey a person has undertaken, or the amount of time that has passed.

For example, when discussing a car, one might say "Das zurückgelegte Kilometerzahl ist hoch" which translates to "The distance covered is high." In the context of travel, it could be "Die zurückgelegte Strecke war lang und anstrengend" meaning "The distance traveled was long and tiring." It can also refer to the amount of time spent on something, such as "die zurückgelegte Zeit" or "the time spent."

The grammatical form "zurückgelegtes" is specifically the neuter singular nominative or accusative form of the past participle. Therefore, it is used when referring to a neuter noun in those cases. For instance, "Das zurückgelegtes Ziel" would mean "The covered goal" or "The achieved goal," though this usage is less common than referring to distance or time. The more frequent usage relates to physical or temporal progression. Understanding the context is key to correctly interpreting the meaning of "zurückgelegtes" in a sentence.