Example: Manchmal ist es besser, im Hintergrund zu bleiben und zuzuhören.
Definition
"Im Hintergrund bleiben" means to stay in the background, avoiding the spotlight or attention, often to observe or support without actively participating or leading. It implies choosing a less prominent role in a situation or group.
Translations
stay in the background
quedarse en segundo plano
op de achtergrond blijven
quedar en segon pla
rester en arrière-plan
Etymology
The phrase "im Hintergrund bleiben" comes from German, where "Hintergrund" literally means 'background' or 'behind the scenes,' and "bleiben" means 'to stay.' Together, they describe the act of remaining out of the foreground or main focus. Did you know that 'Hintergrund' is often used in photography and art to refer to the part of an image that is behind the main subject?
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