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back in German

back in German is alt, früher, veraltet — back means the rear surface of the human or animal body, from the shoulders to the hips.

back in German

alt
adj
Not current.
früher
adj
Not current.
veraltet
adj
Not current.
abgelegen
adj
Situated away from the main or most frequented areas.
hinterer
adj
(comparable, phonetics) Pronounced with the highest part of the body of the tongue toward the back of the mouth, near the soft palate (most often describing a vowel).
Hinterzungen-
adj
(comparable, phonetics) Pronounced with the highest part of the body of the tongue toward the back of the mouth, near the soft palate (most often describing a vowel).
rück-
adj
(comparable, phonetics) Pronounced with the highest part of the body of the tongue toward the back of the mouth, near the soft palate (most often describing a vowel).
zurück
adv
(not comparable) To or in a previous condition or place.
wieder da
adv
(not comparable) To or in a previous condition or place.
Rücken
noun
The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.
Rückseite
noun
The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.
Hinterseite
noun
The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.
Fond
noun
The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.
Hintergrund
noun
The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.
Kehrseite
noun
The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.
Bottich
noun
A large shallow vat; a cistern, tub, or trough, used by brewers, distillers, dyers, picklers, gluemakers, and others, for mixing or cooling wort, holding water, hot glue, etc.
Küpe
noun
A large shallow vat; a cistern, tub, or trough, used by brewers, distillers, dyers, picklers, gluemakers, and others, for mixing or cooling wort, holding water, hot glue, etc.
Pfanne
noun
A large shallow vat; a cistern, tub, or trough, used by brewers, distillers, dyers, picklers, gluemakers, and others, for mixing or cooling wort, holding water, hot glue, etc.
Wanne
noun
A large shallow vat; a cistern, tub, or trough, used by brewers, distillers, dyers, picklers, gluemakers, and others, for mixing or cooling wort, holding water, hot glue, etc.
Würzpfanne
noun
A large shallow vat; a cistern, tub, or trough, used by brewers, distillers, dyers, picklers, gluemakers, and others, for mixing or cooling wort, holding water, hot glue, etc.
Fond
noun
That which is farthest away from the front.
Hintergrund
noun
That which is farthest away from the front.
Hinterseite
noun
That which is farthest away from the front.
Ende
noun
That which is farthest away from the front.
Rückseite
noun
The reverse side; the side that is not normally seen.
Kehrseite
noun
The reverse side; the side that is not normally seen.
Verteidiger
noun
(sports) In some team sports, a position behind most players on the team.
rückdrehen
verb
(nautical, of the wind) To change direction contrary to the normal pattern; that is, to shift anticlockwise in the northern hemisphere, or clockwise in the southern hemisphere.
zurücksetzen
verb
(nautical, of the wind) To change direction contrary to the normal pattern; that is, to shift anticlockwise in the northern hemisphere, or clockwise in the southern hemisphere.

What does "back" mean?

  1. noun The rear surface of the human or animal body, from the shoulders to the hips.
    "He threw his back out lifting the sofa."
  2. noun The rear or reverse part of an object, as opposed to its front.
    "Her name tag was pinned to the back of her jacket."
  3. adj Located at or toward the rear.
    "We parked in the back lot."
  4. adv Toward a previous place, time, or condition.
    "Put the milk back in the fridge."

back in a sentence

  • He threw his back out lifting the sofa.
  • Her name tag was pinned to the back of her jacket.
  • We parked in the back lot.
  • Put the milk back in the fridge.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "back" in German?

"back" in German is alt, früher, veraltet. back means: The rear surface of the human or animal body, from the shoulders to the hips.

How do you use "back" in a sentence?

Example: "He threw his back out lifting the sofa." In German, "back" is alt, früher, veraltet.

Are there other ways to say "back" in German?

Yes — German has 24 translations listed for "back": alt, früher, veraltet, abgelegen, hinterer, Hinterzungen-.

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