backrest
die Rückenlehne, die Rückenlehnen
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backrest
The rear part of a seat that you can lean your back against and that supports it.
Bitte stellen Sie die Rückenlehne des Sitzes etwas steiler.
Please adjust the backrest of the seat to a slightly more upright position.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Rückenlehnen |
| genitive | der Rückenlehne |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Rückenlehne | die Rückenlehnen |
| accusative | die Rückenlehne | die Rückenlehnen |
| dative | der Rückenlehne | den Rückenlehnen |
| genitive | der Rückenlehne | der Rückenlehnen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Rückenlehne' is made up of 'Rücken' (back) and 'Lehne' (rest). 'Lehne' refers to a part that you can lean against.
Die Rückenlehne des Bürostuhls ist aus schwarzem Kunststoff.
The backrest of the office chair is made of black plastic.
Verbs frequently used with 'Rückenlehne' include 'verstellen' (adjust), 'neigen' (tilt), 'hochklappen' (fold up), and 'einstellen' (set). The backrest of a chair, car seat, or wheelchair is often being referred to.
Vor der langen Fahrt sollten Sie die Rückenlehne bequem einstellen.
Before the long journey, you should adjust the backrest to a comfortable position.
The phrase 'sich an die Rückenlehne lehnen' (to lean against the backrest) is typical when describing body position. For a seated resting position, 'mit dem Rücken an der Rückenlehne sitzen' (to sit with one's back against the backrest) is also used; 'an' is followed by the dative in this expression.
Er lehnte sich an die Rückenlehne und schloss kurz die Augen.
He leaned back against the backrest and briefly closed his eyes.
Sie saß mit dem Rücken an der Rückenlehne und las ein Buch.
She sat with her back against the backrest and read a book.
