der Rücken
back
How do you say “back” in German? It’s der Rücken. See the pronunciation, an example sentence and a memory tip.
Articleder
Pluraldie Rücken
PronunciationRUE-ken
Example
Mein Rücken tut weh.
My back hurts.
Memory tip
“Rücken” sounds like a heavy “ruck,” something carried on the back.
Frequently asked questions
Is «Rücken» der, die or das?
The correct article for «Rücken» is der.
What is the plural of «Rücken»?
The plural is die Rücken.
German nouns with the article der →