zurückführen

to trace back

English meaning: to trace back
CEFR level: German C1 vocabulary list
Dictionary: German words with Z

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zurückführen in a sentence

Diese Tradition lässt sich auf das Mittelalter zurückführen.

Word family

zurückführen is built from zurück (back) and führen (lead). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

Words that go with zurückführen

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Questions about zurückführen

What does zurückführen mean in English?

zurückführen means "to trace back". For example: "Diese Tradition lässt sich auf das Mittelalter zurückführen."

What level is zurückführen in German?

zurückführen is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.

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