Rucksack

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German[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

From Alemannic German Ruggsack, equivalent to Standard German Rücken (back) +‎ Sack (sack). Compare Dutch rugzak, English rucksack, Danish rygsæk, and Swedish ryggsäck.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈʁʊkzak/
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Noun[edit]

Rucksack m (strong, genitive Rucksackes or Rucksacks, plural Rucksäcke)

  1. backpack
  2. rucksack (large, rugged backpack)

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Further reading[edit]

  • Rucksack” in Duden online
  • Rucksack” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache