English–German

“backpack” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʁʊkˌzak/

Example

Wir haben zwei Rucksäcke gekauft.

We bought two backpacks.

Illustration for Rucksack (backpack)

How to say “backpack” in German

“Backpack” in German is Rucksack.

A soft bag hangs from two shoulder straps and rides against the back while carrying everyday belongings.

Full entry for Rucksack: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Rucksack

Ich habe meinen Rucksack am Bahnhof stehen lassen.

I left my backpack at the train station.

Tips for using Rucksack

  • Rucksack is masculine, and its plural is Rucksäcke, with an umlaut and an added -e.

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