backbone

ˈbækˌboʊn
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Translation of backbone into German

Noun

1.

medical

the series of vertebrae protecting the spinal cord
  • The doctor examined the patient's backbone for injuries.Der Arzt untersuchte die Wirbelsäule des Patienten auf Verletzungen.
2.

support

the main support of a system or organization
Rückgrat Stütze fHauptstütze
  • The volunteers are the backbone of the charity.Die Freiwilligen sind das Rückgrat der Wohltätigkeitsorganisation.
3.

technology

TECH.
the central part of a network connecting segments
TECH.
  • The backbone of the internet ensures global connectivity.Das Rückgrat des Internets sorgt für globale Konnektivität.
4.

character

courage or strength of character
  • She showed backbone by standing up to the bully.Sie zeigte Rückgrat, indem sie sich gegen den Tyrannen stellte.
5.

book

Rare
the spine of a book's cover
Rare
  • The title is printed on the backbone of the book.Der Titel ist auf dem Buchrücken gedruckt.
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Expressions with backbone: examples in English and translations in German

Rückgrat von etwas
Kernstück von etwas
The volunteers are the backbone of the organization.
kein Rückgrat
He has no backbone and never speaks up for himself.
das Rückgrat der Organisation
The dedicated team is the backbone of the organisation.
Rückgrat
The IT department is the backbone of the organization.
das Rückgrat bilden
der wichtigste Teil sein
Small businesses form the backbone of the economy.
Rückgrat entwickeln
mutiger werden
He needs to grow a backbone and stand up to his boss.

Images of backbone

  • backbone: the spine of a book's cover
    (book) Buchrücken

Synonyms and analogies of backbone in English

Examples of backbone in a sentence

  • Yoga can help strengthen your backbone.
  • The IT department is the backbone of the company.
  • Farmers form the backbone of the rural economy.
  • The backbone supports multiple data centers across the region.
  • A robust backbone is crucial for seamless communication.
  • He had the backbone to voice his unpopular opinion.

Translations of "backbone" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dasRückgratnn.

She finally had a backbone and reported her boss's unethical behavior.

Sie hatte endlich Rückgrat und meldete das unethische Verhalten ihres Chefs.

dieWirbelsäulenf.

A little pearl necklace, hardly visible, portrays her backbone.

Eine kleine Perlenkette, kaum sichtbar, zeichnet die Wirbelsäule nach.

dasGrundgerüstnn.

This dark matter forms the backbone of the cosmic gas web.

Diese Dunkle Materie bildet das Grundgerüst des kosmischen Netzwerks aus Gas.

dieBasisnf.

One simple, compelling email - that's the backbone of our service.

Eine simple, aber überzeugende E-Mail - das ist die Basis unseres Services.

derRückennm.

The corset holds your backbone straight, which is all to the good.

Allerdings hält das Korsett den Rücken gerade, was sehr gut ist.

dieStützenf.

An all-round player often becomes the backbone of a successful sports team.

Ein allseitiger Spieler wird oft zur Stütze eines erfolgreichen Sportteams.

Basisnetzn.

The project is still at an early stage, and no technology has yet been selected for the project's backbone.

Das Projekt befindet sich noch in einer frühen Phase, und es wurde noch keine Technologie für das Basisnetz des Projekts ausgewählt.

Charakterstärken.

Don't hesitate to show some backbone during negotiations; it's essential.

Zögere nicht, bei Verhandlungen Charakterstärke zu beweisen; es ist entscheidend.

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Other translations for backbone:

  • Grundlagenf.
  • Gerüstnn.
  • Fundamentnn.
  • Kernstücknn.
  • Stützrahmennm.

backbone: Examples and translations in context

Teachers need to have a backbone when enforcing clear rules in class.

Lehrer müssen Rückgrat haben, wenn sie klare Regeln im Unterricht durchsetzen.

She finally grew a backbone and left her toxic relationship for good.

Sie hat endlich Rückgrat gezeigt und ihre toxische Beziehung endgültig beendet.

Grow a backbone and tell your friends their jokes went too far.

Zeig Rückgrat und sag deinen Freunden, dass ihre Witze zu weit gingen.

You've got to have a backbone to stand up to online bullying.

Man muss Rückgrat haben, um sich gegen Mobbing im Internet zu wehren.

He needs to grow a backbone instead of constantly avoiding difficult conversations.

Er muss endlich Rückgrat zeigen, statt schwierigen Gesprächen ständig auszuweichen.

Journalists have to show some backbone when governments try censoring uncomfortable truths.

Journalisten müssen Rückgrat zeigen, wenn Regierungen unbequeme Wahrheiten zensieren wollen.

Our team must show some backbone instead of surrendering after the first setback.

Unsere Mannschaft muss Rückgrat zeigen, statt nach dem ersten Rückschlag aufzugeben.

You need to grow a backbone and tell your boss the truth.

Du musst endlich Rückgrat zeigen und deinem Chef die Wahrheit sagen.

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