backpack in German
backpack in German is Rucksack, Fallschirmcontainer — backpack means a bag with straps worn on the back, used for carrying books, gear, or supplies.
backpack in German
Rucksack
A knapsack, sometimes mounted on a light frame, but always supported by straps, worn on a person’s back for the purpose of carrying things, especially when hiking, or on a student's back when carrying books.
Fallschirmcontainer
A similarly placed item containing a parachute or other life-support equipment.
What does "backpack" mean?
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noun A bag with straps worn on the back, used for carrying books, gear, or supplies.
"She packed her backpack for the three-day hike."
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verb To travel or hike carrying one's belongings in a backpack, typically on a tight budget.
"They backpacked through Southeast Asia for six months."
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backpack in a sentence
- She packed her backpack for the three-day hike.
- The heavy backpack made the long walk to school hard for the little boy.
- They backpacked through Southeast Asia for six months.
- After finishing university, I want to backpack around South America and stay in cheap hostels.
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What is "backpack" in German?
"backpack" in German is Rucksack, Fallschirmcontainer. backpack means: A bag with straps worn on the back, used for carrying books, gear, or supplies.
How do you use "backpack" in a sentence?
Example: "She packed her backpack for the three-day hike." In German, "backpack" is Rucksack, Fallschirmcontainer.
Are there other ways to say "backpack" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "backpack": Rucksack, Fallschirmcontainer.
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