der

masculine

ˈhɪntɐɡʁʊnt

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Translation

the background

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Grammar

Gendermasculine

PluralHintergründeirregular

Examples

In the photo you can see mountains in the background.

familiärer .

I don't know his family background.

The music was only playing in the background.

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Hintergrund: worksheet, infographic and listicle

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