Rücken/ˈʁʏkŋ̍/back (of a person or animal); reverse side; ridge (geography)
Rücken is a German noun that means back (of a person or animal), reverse side, or ridge (geography). It is pronounced /ˈʁʏkŋ̍/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Rücken".
Definitions
1.the back of a person or animal(anatomy)
a.upper or rear part of the human or animal torso
Mein Rücken tut weh, weil ich den ganzen Tag gesessen habe.—My back hurts because I sat all day.
2.the reverse or rear side of an object, especially a book or piece of furniture(object surface)
a.the spine of a book
Der Titel steht auf dem Rücken des Buches.—The title is on the spine of the book.
3.a long, narrow elevation or ridge(geography)
a.elongated area raised above the surrounding surface
Die Wanderung führt über einen schmalen Rücken bis zum Gipfel.—The hike goes over a narrow ridge up to the summit.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Rücken | die Rücken |
| Genitive | des Rückens | der Rücken |
| Dative | dem Rücken | den Rücken |
| Accusative | den Rücken | die Rücken |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Rücken" mean in English?
- "Rücken" means back (of a person or animal), reverse side, or ridge (geography). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Rücken"?
- "Rücken" is pronounced /ˈʁʏkŋ̍/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Rücken" der, die, or das?
- "Rücken" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Rücken"?
- The plural of "Rücken" is "Rücken".
- What part of speech is "Rücken"?
- "Rücken" is a noun in German.
