backpack

ˈbækˌpæk
backpack: bag with straps for carrying on the back
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Noun

1.

general use

bag with straps for carrying on the back
Rucksack mTornister m
  • She packed her books in her backpack.Sie packte ihre Bücher in ihren Rucksack.
2.

gear

bag carried on the back with life-support or survival equipment
Rucksack mRucksack mit Lebenserhaltungssystem
  • The astronaut wore a backpack with oxygen and supplies.Der Astronaut trug einen Rucksack mit Sauerstoff und Vorräten.

Verb

1.

travel

tr./intr.US
carry items in a two-strap bag worn on shoulders
tr./intr.US
  • He backpacked his books to school every day.Er trug seine Bücher jeden Tag im Rucksack zur Schule.
2.

outdoor activity

intr.
hike and camp while carrying all gear on your back
intr.
wandern und campen Rucksacktour machen backpacken
  • We plan to backpack through the national park this weekend.Wir planen, dieses Wochenende im Nationalpark zu wandern und zu campen.
3.

budget travel

intr.Rare
travel with minimal luggage and frugal accommodation
intr.Rare
Rucksackreisen machen mit dem Rucksack reisen reisen
  • After college, she decided to backpack across Europe.Nach dem Studium beschloss sie, durch Europa zu reisen.
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Expressions with backpack: examples in English and translations in German

Rucksackstaubsauger
She prefers using a backpack vacuum cleaner for its convenience.
Rucksack-Rap
bewusster Rap
He prefers backpack rap because of its meaningful lyrics.
Backpack-Rapper
That backpack rapper writes songs about real-life problems.
Rucksackstaubsauger
The janitor used a backpack vacuum to clean the large hall quickly.
Rucksack-Atombombe
tragbare Atombombe
The military developed a backpack nuke for covert operations.

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  • backpack: bag with straps for carrying on the back
    (general use) Rucksack
  • backpack: bag carried on the back with life-support or survival equipment
    (gear) Rucksack

Synonyms and analogies of backpack in English

Examples of backpack in a sentence

  • The red backpack stood out in the crowd.
  • The skydiver checked his backpack before the jump.
  • Emergency supplies were stored in the backpack.
  • They backpacked their gear through the mountains.
  • She backpacked her supplies for the camping trip.
  • They decided to backpack across Europe for the summer.

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

Noun
derRucksacknm.

She winced at the dragging of the backpack on her shoulder.

Sie zuckte zusammen, als der Rucksack an ihrer Schulter rieb.

derWanderrucksacknm.

It consists of a backpack, poles and a walking map.

Es besteht aus einem Wanderrucksack, Stöcken und einer Wanderkarte.

derRücksacknm.

The backpack is well made and has many very practical details.

Der Rücksack ist gut verarbeitet und hat viele sehr praktische Details.

derRanzennm.

My backpack came back to me before the day was over.

Im Laufe des Tages tauchte mein Ranzen wieder auf.

dieSchultaschenf.

Now I can't even buy my grandchild a backpack for school.

Jetzt kann ich meinem Enkelkind nicht mal mehr eine Schultasche kaufen.

Verb
reisenv.

The hobo carried a small backpack filled with essentials for his travels.

Der Vagabund trug einen kleinen Rucksack gefüllt mit dem Nötigsten für seine Reisen.

trampenv.

You know, backpack through Cinque Terre, maybe a weekend in Venice.

Wir trampen durch Cinque Terre, bleiben ein Wochenende in Venedig.

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backpack: Examples and translations in context

He set his backpack down downstairs and hurried to the kitchen.

Er stellte seinen Rucksack unten ab und eilte in die Küche.

He tripped over his backpack and almost knocked over the table.

Er stolperte über seinen Rucksack und hätte fast den Tisch umgeworfen.

As the bell rang, he grabbed his backpack and rushed out.

Als es klingelte, packte er seinen Rucksack und stürmte hinaus.

Only a nancy boy would complain about carrying that light backpack.

Nur eine Memme würde sich über diesen leichten Rucksack beschweren.

He roped his skateboard to his backpack for the journey.

Er band sein Skateboard für die Reise an seinem Rucksack fest.

She carried a pick in her backpack for the hiking trip.

Sie trug eine Spitzhacke in ihrem Rucksack für die Wanderung.

His backpack was heavy, so he left it in his locker.

Sein Rucksack war schwer, also ließ er ihn in seinem Spind.

He stuffed some odds and ends into his backpack before leaving.

Er stopfte noch etwas Krimskrams in seinen Rucksack, bevor er losging.

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