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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' 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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'die Rückkehr' and 'das Comeback' can both mean that something or someone is there again. 'die Rückkehr' is neutral and can describe many situations, including the resumption of a former activity. 'das Comeback' sounds more connected to publicity, success, or renewed attention. It fits especially with athletes, artists, trends, or ideas that become important again after a break. Learners may confuse the words because a 'Comeback' is a special kind of 'Rückkehr'. Not every 'Rückkehr' is a 'Comeback': for everyday and neutral situations, 'Rückkehr' is more natural.
Nach langer Verletzung feiert die Tennisspielerin ein starkes Comeback.
After a long injury, the tennis player is celebrating a strong comeback.
Die Rückkehr zum normalen Fahrplan ist für Montag geplant.
The return to the normal timetable is planned for Monday.