English–German
“back” in German
How to say “back” in German
“Back” in German is Rücken.
A rear-facing support surface that can be a person's back, a mountain ridge, or the spine-like edge of an object.
Example sentences with Rücken
Nach dem Umzug tut mir der Rücken weh.
My back hurts after the move.
Vor dem Meeting stärkte ich meiner Kollegin den Rücken.
Before the meeting, I supported my colleague.
Tips for using Rücken
- Rücken can refer to the back of a book or other object, while Rückseite more generally means a rear side or reverse.
Other German words for “back”
Ich bin gleich zurück.
I'll be right back.
Die Rückseite des Fotos ist weiß.
The back of the photo is white.