noun

die Rückseite, -n

back side · back

The German word "Rückseite" is a noun that translates to "back side" or "reverse side" in English. It is made up of "Rück" (back or rear) and "Seite" (side). "Rückseite" refers to the side of an object that is opposite the front or main side, such as the back of a piece of paper or a card.

Similar words include "Rückwand" (back wall) and "Hinterseite" (rear side). The primary difference is that "Rückseite" generally refers to flat surfaces, while "Rückwand" can imply a more structural context, like walls, and "Hinterseite" may be used more colloquially.

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Examples

Die Rückseite des Briefes ist leer.noun

The back side of the letter is empty.

Auf der Rückseite des Bildes steht ein Datum geschrieben.noun

On the back of the picture a date is written.

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