Rückenwind

Rückenwind is a German word that translates to “tailwind”. The word is composed of two parts: “Rücken” meaning “back” and “Wind” meaning “wind”.

Definition: Rückenwind is the wind that blows from behind an object or person. It is a favorable wind that provides a boost to anything that is moving forward.

Opposite: The opposite of Rückenwind is “Gegenwind”, which means “headwind”. Gegenwind is the wind that blows against an object or person moving forward, making it harder for them to move.

Synonyms: Some synonyms of Rückenwind in German are “Fahrtwind” and “Schubwind”.

Examples:

• Wenn wir auf dem Fahrrad mit Rückenwind fahren, kommen wir viel schneller voran als mit Gegenwind. (When we ride a bike with tailwind, we make much better progress than against the wind)
• Der Pilot sagte, dass das Flugzeug dank des Rückenwinds schneller fliegen würde. (The pilot said that the plane would fly faster thanks to the tailwind)
• Ohne Rückenwind wäre es sehr schwierig, das Segelboot zu steuern. (Without tailwind, it would be very difficult to steer the sailboat)

Rückenwind is a useful term to know when discussing anything related to transportation, particularly sports and aviation. It is interesting to note the role Rückenwind has played in human history as the concept of using wind as a source of energy has been around for centuries. Knowing the right word for it is always helpful.\ Visit YouGlish.com