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“rear” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/hɛk/

Example

Die Farbe des Hecks meines Autos ist rot.

The rear of my car is red.

Illustration for Heck (rear)

How to say “rear” in German

“Rear” in German is Heck.

The tail end of a car or ship, where the main body finishes.

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

Example sentences with Heck

Am Heck des Wagens ist das Nummernschild angebracht.

The license plate is attached to the rear of the car.

Tips for using Heck

  • Heck is neuter, so the standard forms are "das Heck" and "des Hecks".

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