Noun
die Back
Pronunciation: /bak/
forecastle; shipboard table
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plural Backen
Meanings
Noun
- forecastle; shipboard table
- forecastle (raised part of the upper deck)
- a large wooden bowl in which the meal is served
- defender; back
Example sentence
Der Matrose stand auf der Back und hielt Ausschau.
The sailor stood on the forecastle and kept a lookout.
Word forms
Noun
singular
die Back
plural
die Backen
Noun
singular
der Back
plural
die Backs
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedie Back
Accusativedie Back
Dativeder Back
Genitiveder Back
Plural
Nominativedie Backen
Accusativedie Backen
Dativeden Backen
Genitiveder Backen
Usage
- die Back eines Schiffs — A nautical term for the raised foredeck or forecastle.
- Back / Bug — Back names a deck structure; Bug names the front or bow of the ship.
Die Mannschaft versammelte sich auf der Back.
The crew gathered on the forecastle.