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backdrop in German

backdrop in German is Fond, Hintergrund, Prospekt — backdrop means a large painted cloth or screen hung behind a stage set.

backdrop in German

Fond
noun
A decorated cloth hung at the back of a stage.
Hintergrund
noun
A decorated cloth hung at the back of a stage.
Prospekt
noun
A decorated cloth hung at the back of a stage.
Hintergrundbild
noun
An image that serves as a visual background.

What does "backdrop" mean?

  1. noun A large painted cloth or screen hung behind a stage set.
    "The painted backdrop showed a moonlit forest."
  2. noun The circumstances or setting against which events take place.
    "The wedding took place against the backdrop of a looming recession."
  3. verb To serve as a background for something.
    "Snow-capped mountains backdropped the entire ceremony."

backdrop in a sentence

  • The painted backdrop showed a moonlit forest.
  • The wedding took place against the backdrop of a looming recession.
  • Snow-capped mountains backdropped the entire ceremony.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "backdrop" in German?

"backdrop" in German is Fond, Hintergrund, Prospekt. backdrop means: A large painted cloth or screen hung behind a stage set.

How do you use "backdrop" in a sentence?

Example: "The painted backdrop showed a moonlit forest." In German, "backdrop" is Fond, Hintergrund, Prospekt.

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

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "backdrop": Fond, Hintergrund, Prospekt, Hintergrundbild.

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