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comeback
The return of a person, especially an artist or athlete, to the public eye or to a previous activity after a long break.
Nach fünf Jahren Pause feierte die Band ein erfolgreiches Comeback.
After a five-year break, the band celebrated a successful comeback.
comeback
The return or renewed popularity of a fashion, trend, or idea.
Die Schlaghosen aus den 70er Jahren erleben gerade ein modisches Comeback.
Bell-bottoms from the 1970s are currently making a fashionable comeback.
'Comeback' is a word from English that is used in German with the same meaning and a similar pronunciation. It has become established as a common term.
Alle warten auf das Comeback des berühmten Tennisspielers.
Everyone is waiting for the famous tennis player's comeback.
'Comeback' is very often combined with the verb 'feiern' (to celebrate) to describe a successful return. Other typical verbs are 'geben' (to give), 'planen' (to plan), or 'erleben' (to experience).
Die Rockband feiert nach zehn Jahren ihr großes Comeback auf der Bühne.
The rock band is celebrating its big comeback on stage after ten years.
This meaning refers to the return of people. You can recognize it from the context, in which professions such as 'Sänger' (singer), 'Sportler' (athlete), 'Schauspieler' (actor), or 'Politiker' (politician) are often mentioned.
Nach ihrer Babypause plant die Schauspielerin ihr Comeback für das nächste Jahr.
After her baby break, the actress is planning her comeback for next year.
In this meaning, it is about the return of things, ideas, or styles. The context is then usually topics such as 'Mode' (fashion), 'Musik' (music), 'Design' (design), or 'Technik' (technology).
Das Comeback der Schallplatte hat viele Musikfans überrascht.
The comeback of the vinyl record surprised many music fans.
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Both words can refer to resuming an earlier activity after a break. Rückkehr is neutral, while Comeback places more emphasis on the public attention surrounding a person. Rückkehr suits a factual statement, whereas Comeback is more appropriate when there is strong public interest.
Nach zwei Jahren Pause feierte die Sängerin ein viel beachtetes Comeback auf der Bühne.
After a two-year break, the singer made a much-publicized comeback on stage.
Nach zwei Jahren Pause kündigte die Sängerin ihre Rückkehr auf die Bühne an.
After a two-year break, the singer announced her return to the stage.
