English–German
“background” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈhɪntɐˌgʁʊnt/
Example
Es gibt viele Hintergründe zu dieser Frage.
There is a lot of background to this question.
How to say “background” in German
“Background” in German is Hintergrund.
An unseen layer behind a visible scene, carrying its setting, context, or underlying reasons.
Example sentences with Hintergrund
Ihr beruflicher Hintergrund hilft ihr im Gespräch.
Her professional background helps her in the conversation.
Tips for using Hintergrund
- Hintergrund is masculine, with the plural Hintergründe; im Hintergrund can describe something operating inconspicuously rather than literally being behind a scene.
Other German words for “background”
Die Vorgeschichte des Streits ist kompliziert.
The background to the dispute is complicated.