Der Rucksack



Example: Ich packe meinen Rucksack für die Wanderung morgen.

Definition


"Der Rucksack" is a backpack used to carry personal belongings, especially when hiking or traveling. It typically has two straps worn over the shoulders, allowing hands-free transport of items such as clothes, food, and equipment for outdoor activities.

Etymology


The word "der Rucksack" comes from German, combining 'Ruck' meaning 'back' and 'Sack' meaning 'bag.' Did you know? This straightforward compound literally means 'back bag,' perfectly describing its function as a bag carried on the back.

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"Der Rucksack" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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