das Rückenproblem
back problem
A health complaint or condition affecting the back that can cause pain or other discomfort.
EXAMPLE
Wegen seines Rückenproblems kann er nicht lange sitzen.
Because of his back problem, he can't sit for long.
das Rückenproblem
back problem
das Rückenproblem, die Rückenprobleme
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Rückenproblem, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Rückenprobleme |
| genitive | des Rückenproblems |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Rückenproblem | die Rückenprobleme |
| accusative | das Rückenproblem | die Rückenprobleme |
| dative | dem Rückenproblem | den Rückenproblemen |
| genitive | des Rückenproblems | der Rückenprobleme |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
'Rückenproblem' consists of 'Rücken' (back) and 'Problem' (problem). The first part identifies the affected area of the body, while the second describes the type of difficulty.
EXAMPLE
Mein Rückenproblem macht sich besonders beim Tragen schwerer Taschen bemerkbar.
My back problem is especially noticeable when carrying heavy bags.
Suffering from
A typical collocation is 'unter Rückenproblemen leiden' (to suffer from back problems). After 'unter' (under/from), the dative is used in this construction.
EXAMPLE
Seit einigen Monaten leidet meine Kollegin unter Rückenproblemen.
My colleague has been suffering from back problems for several months.
Typical collocations
'Rückenprobleme haben' (to have back problems) is commonly used for existing discomfort, while 'Rückenprobleme bekommen' (to develop back problems) refers to its onset. In these collocations, the word is often used in the plural, even when no individual conditions are being mentioned.
EXAMPLE
Ich habe schon seit meiner Jugend Rückenprobleme.
I've had back problems since I was young.
Nach mehreren Wochen auf der Baustelle bekam er Rückenprobleme.
After several weeks working on the construction site, he developed back problems.
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