der Rücken

Plural: die Rücken
Based on: *(s)ker-
Goethe A2 Noun #300 Noun
1.

the back

Opposite: Brust
Examples
  • Mein Rücken tut weh.
  • My back hurts.
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The Meanings of “Rücken” and “rücken”

A fun look at the meaning of the noun "Rücken" and the verb "rücken" (which is different) all its related words. Special guest: krass.

Vocab: der Rücken, zurück, rückwärts, Rück-, rücken, abrücken, verrückt, krass

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How many meanings does the German word 'Rücken' have?

Rücken has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the back.

What is the gender of 'Rücken'?

der

What is the plural of 'Rücken'?

die Rücken

What is 'Rücken' related to?

The word 'Rücken' is related to *(s)ker-.

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The Meanings of “Rücken” and “rücken”
A fun look at the meaning of the noun "Rücken" and the verb "rücken" (which is different) all its related words. Special guest: krass.
Vocab: der Rücken, zurück, rückwärts, Rück-, rücken, abrücken, verrückt, krass
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