NOUN
Hintergrund/ˈhɪntɐˌɡʁʊnt/background; backdrop; context
Hintergrund is a German noun that means background, backdrop, or context. It is pronounced /ˈhɪntɐˌɡʁʊnt/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Hintergründe".
Definitions
1.the area behind something; backdrop; background(literal, physical)
a.physical area behind the main object
Die Berge bilden einen wunderschönen Hintergrund für das Foto.—The mountains form a beautiful background for the photo.
2.context or circumstances leading up to something; background information(context, circumstances)
a.circumstances or prior events explaining a situation
Könnten Sie mir bitte die Hintergründe zu diesem Fall erklären?—Could you please explain the background to this case?
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Hintergrund | die Hintergründe |
| Genitive | des Hintergrundes | der Hintergründe |
| Dative | dem Hintergrund | den Hintergründen |
| Accusative | den Hintergrund | die Hintergründe |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Hintergrund" mean in English?
- "Hintergrund" means background, backdrop, or context. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Hintergrund"?
- "Hintergrund" is pronounced /ˈhɪntɐˌɡʁʊnt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Hintergrund" der, die, or das?
- "Hintergrund" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Hintergrund"?
- The plural of "Hintergrund" is "Hintergründe".
- What part of speech is "Hintergrund"?
- "Hintergrund" is a noun in German.
