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In basketball, catching the ball after a shot attempt has missed the basket or the backboard. It is an important action in both defense and offense.
Der Center war mit 15 Rebounds der stärkste Spieler unter dem Korb.
With 15 rebounds, the center was the strongest player under the basket.
rebound
Colloquially, a relationship or affair that someone enters into shortly after a breakup, often to distract themselves from the pain of the previous relationship.
Er merkte schnell, dass er für sie nur ein Rebound war, um über ihren Ex hinwegzukommen.
He quickly realized that he was just a rebound for her to get over her ex.
rebound
An effect of bouncing back or a counter-movement after a previous state, for example in economics (recovery after a crisis) or medicine (return of symptoms after stopping a medication).
Nach dem Absetzen des Schlafmittels litt sie unter einem starken Rebound-Effekt und konnte gar nicht mehr schlafen.
After stopping the sleeping pill, she suffered from a severe rebound effect and could not sleep at all anymore.
'Rebound' is a word from English and means 'zurückprallen' (to bounce back) or 'Rückprall' (bounce / rebound). It is used in German as a loanword in various contexts.
Der Ball traf nur den Ring und der Gegner sicherte sich den Rebound.
The ball only hit the rim, and the opponent secured the rebound.
You can recognize the meaning of 'Rebound' from the context. If it is about sports, such as a basket or players, the basketball action is meant. If it is about relationships, such as ex-partners or a breakup, it means a transitional relationship. In medicine or economics, such as symptoms or a crisis, it refers to a relapse or recovery effect.
Im Basketball ist ein guter Rebound oft entscheidend für den Sieg.
In basketball, a good rebound is often decisive for victory.
In a basketball context, 'Rebound' is often combined with the verbs 'holen' (to get), 'schnappen' (to grab), 'sichern' (to secure), or 'bekommen' (to get).
Der Spieler konnte sich im letzten Moment den Rebound holen.
The player was able to get the rebound at the last moment.
In the meaning of 'Übergangsbeziehung' (transitional relationship), 'Rebound' is a colloquial and modern expression. It is used mainly in informal conversations about dating and relationships.
Ich habe das Gefühl, ich bin für ihn nur ein Rebound.
I have the feeling that I am just a rebound for him.
Especially in medical or psychological contexts, the fixed phrase 'der Rebound-Effekt' (the rebound effect) is often used. It describes the intensified return of symptoms after the end of treatment.
Ärzte warnen beim Absetzen von Nasenspray vor einem Rebound-Effekt.
Doctors warn about a rebound effect when stopping nasal spray.
recovery / rest
In economics, Erholung generally refers to an improvement after a crisis or downturn. Rebound places more emphasis on a clear counter-movement after a previous plunge. Erholung is suitable for a gradual improvement, while Rebound is a better fit for a strong rise again.
Nach dem starken Einbruch zeigt die Wirtschaft einen kräftigen Rebound.
After the sharp plunge, the economy is showing a strong rebound.
Nach dem langen Abschwung zeigt die Wirtschaft eine langsame Erholung.
After the long downturn, the economy is showing a slow recovery.
