das Heckteil
Translation
rear section, tail section, stern
Examples
Das Heckteil des Autos wurde beschädigt.
The rear section of the car was damaged.
Am Heckteil des Flugzeugs befindet sich das Leitwerk.
The empennage is located at the tail section of the aircraft.
Grammar Patterns
the rear section ((of sth.)) The rear section of the car was damaged.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Heck, Rückseite (rear side)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Heck' (rear, stern) and 'Teil' (part).
Memory Tips
Think of 'Heck' as the 'back' and 'Teil' as a 'tile' or part. So, it's the 'back part'.