Rückmeldung

feedback, response

noun RUEK-mel-doong Rare

Also means

reply, confirmation

Usage Note

Rückmeldung is the standard word for feedback in professional and educational contexts; eine Rückmeldung geben ('to give feedback') is ubiquitous in emails and meetings — a must-know B2 term.

Examples

"Bitte gib mir bis Freitag eine Rückmeldung."

Natural Translation

Please give me feedback by Friday.

Literal Translation

Please give me by Friday a feedback.

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