🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Rückseite

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈʁʏkˌzaɪ̯tə

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Flipside/ˈflɪp.saɪd/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Wir müssen die Rückseite des Problems betrachten."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The opposite or contrasting side of something.

    "When considering the pros and cons, it's important to look at the flipside of the argument."
  2. 2

    An alternative perspective or aspect of a situation.

    "The flipside of success is often the pressure and stress that comes with it."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'flipside' originated in the mid-20th century, primarily in American English, as a colloquial expression referring to the opposite side of a record. It evolved to encompass broader meanings, indicating an alternative perspective or aspect of a situation.

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