German Word · Intermediate
Hintergrund
background
Pronunciation: [ˈhɪntɐˌɡʁʊnt]
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "background".
Example
in den Hintergrund rücken
to take a back seat, to become secondary
Practice tips
- Practice Hintergrund out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.