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masculine

ˈʁʏkn̩

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Translation

the back (body part)

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Word origin

From Old High German rukki, from the same Germanic root as English ridge.

Origin
Old High German
Root
rukki
English cognates
ridge

Grammar

Gendermasculine
PluralRückenirregular

Examples

.

My back hurts.

Rucksack .

He carried the rucksack on his back.

Holz.

The backs of the chairs were made of wood.

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This word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 12: Words 691-700.