Translation of German word "Rücken" to English
derRücken
Meaning
NounThe rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.
How to use
The masculine noun Rücken ('back / spine / ridge') declines regularly (plural is identical: die Rücken).
🇬🇧 English
back
Example
Mein Rücken tut weh.
My back hurts.
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Common phrases
- hinter dem Rücken— behind the back (dative location, idiom)
- Rückenschmerzen— backache / back pain (related compound plural)
- auf dem Rücken liegen— to lie on the back (dative location)
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What is the definition of the German word "der Rücken"?▼
The German word "der Rücken" is defined as: "The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly."
What does the German word "der Rücken" mean?▼
The German word "der Rücken" means "back" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Rücken"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "Rücken"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Mein Rücken tut weh." (which translates as "Example sentence for Rücken.").
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