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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
noun
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
noun
A similarly placed item containing a parachute or other life-support equipment.

What does "backpack" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. 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.
  • They backpacked through Southeast Asia for six months.

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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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