die Rückbank
back seat
The rear row of seats in a vehicle, especially in a passenger car.
EXAMPLE
Die Kinder sitzen angeschnallt auf der Rückbank.
The children are sitting buckled up on the back seat.
die Rückbank
back seat
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Meanings
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Compound word
'Rückbank' (back seat) is a simple compound made up of 'rück-' (back/rear) and 'Bank' (bench/seat). So literally it is the 'rear bench seat' in a vehicle.
EXAMPLE
Auf der Rückbank ist genug Platz für drei Personen.
There is enough room for three people on the back seat.
Correct preposition
Pay attention to the difference between dative and accusative: You sit 'auf der Rückbank' (on the back seat; Where? dative), but you put something 'auf die Rückbank' (onto the back seat; Where to? accusative).
EXAMPLE
Der Hund schläft während der Fahrt immer auf der Rückbank.
The dog always sleeps on the back seat during the drive.
Typical collocations
Common expressions are 'auf der Rückbank sitzen' (to sit on the back seat), 'jemanden auf der Rückbank mitnehmen' (to take someone along on the back seat), or 'etwas auf der Rückbank verstauen' (to stow something on the back seat).
EXAMPLE
Es ist gefährlich, schwere Gegenstände ungesichert auf der Rückbank zu transportieren.
It is dangerous to transport heavy objects unsecured on the back seat.
Compare with
Rückbank vs Rücksitz
back seat
Rückbank refers to the rear bench or the rear row of seats as a whole. Rücksitz can also refer to the rear seating area, but it is especially appropriate when one seat in the back is meant. When several people are sitting across the entire row, Rückbank is usually clearer.
Rückbank
Die drei Kinder sitzen gemeinsam auf der Rückbank.
The three children are sitting together on the back seat.
Rücksitz
Das Kind sitzt allein auf dem Rücksitz.
The child is sitting alone in the back seat.
In real life
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