der Rücken
Translation
back, ridge
Examples
Mein Rücken tut weh.
My back hurts.
Er schläft immer auf dem Rücken.
He always sleeps on his back.
Grammar Patterns
j-m den Rücken stärken to support ((sb.)) The family supports him.
hinter j-s Rücken behind ((sb's)) back He speaks ill behind my back.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wirbelsäule (spine); Antonyms: Bauch (belly), Brust (chest)
Etymology
From Old High German 'hrukki'. Cognate with the English word 'ridge'.
Memory Tips
A 'Rucksack' is a sack you carry on your 'Rücken' (back).