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background in German

background in German is Hintergrund, Hintergrundbild, Schreibtischhintergrund — background means the part of a scene or image that lies behind the main subject.

background in German

Hintergrund
noun
Hintergrund
noun
(computing) A type of activity on a computer that is not normally visible to the user.
Hintergrundbild
noun
(computing) A type of activity on a computer that is not normally visible to the user.
Schreibtischhintergrund
noun
(computing) A type of activity on a computer that is not normally visible to the user.

What does "background" mean?

  1. noun The part of a scene or image that lies behind the main subject.
    "You can see the cathedral in the background of the photo."
  2. noun A person's history, education, or experience.
    "She has a background in molecular biology."
  3. adj Less prominent or noticeable; running behind the main action.
    "Soft background music played throughout the reception."
  4. verb To gather relevant background information on a person or subject.
    "The reporter backgrounded the candidate before the interview."

background in a sentence

  • You can see the cathedral in the background of the photo.
  • She has a background in molecular biology.
  • Soft background music played throughout the reception.
  • The reporter backgrounded the candidate before the interview.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "background" in German?

"background" in German is Hintergrund, Hintergrundbild, Schreibtischhintergrund. background means: The part of a scene or image that lies behind the main subject.

How do you use "background" in a sentence?

Example: "You can see the cathedral in the background of the photo." In German, "background" is Hintergrund, Hintergrundbild, Schreibtischhintergrund.

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

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "background": Hintergrund, Hintergrundbild, Schreibtischhintergrund.

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