German Conversation · Level 15
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German word
Rucksack
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʁʊkˌzak/
Meaning
- masculine nounbackpack
Example
Wir haben zwei Rucksäcke gekauft.
We bought two backpacks.
More examples
Ich habe meinen Rucksack am Bahnhof stehen lassen.
I left my backpack at the train station.
Core concept
A soft bag hangs from two shoulder straps and rides against the back while carrying everyday belongings.
Common phrases
den Rucksack packen
pack the backpack
einen Rucksack tragen
carry a backpack
mit dem Rucksack reisen
travel with the backpack
Similar words
Tasche: A general-purpose bag carried in the hand or over one shoulder.
Umhängetasche: A compact shoulder bag worn diagonally across the body.
Schultasche: A bag used at school to carry books and stationery.
Definition in German
Ein Rucksack ist ein Beutel mit Schulterriemen, der auf dem Rücken getragen wird und zum Transport von persönlichen Dingen dient.
Word origin
Rucksack is a German compound of Rücken, meaning back, and Sack, meaning sack or bag.
Usage tips
- Rucksack is masculine, and its plural is Rucksäcke, with an umlaut and an added -e.
Opposites
- Koffersuitcasenoun
Related words
- Rucksacktourbackpacking tripnoun
- Rucksacktouristbackpackernoun