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die Rückseite
back / reverse side
The rear or opposite-facing side of an object, as opposed to the front side.
example
Die Adresse steht auf der Rückseite des Briefumschlags.
The address is on the back of the envelope.
die Rückseite
back / reverse side
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Word composition
'Rückseite' (back / reverse side) is a compound noun made up of 'Rück-' (from 'zurück', meaning back) and 'Seite' (side). So it literally describes the rear or opposite-facing side of an object.
EXAMPLE
Die Notizen stehen auf der Rückseite des Papiers.
The notes are on the back of the paper.
Fixed preposition 'auf'
To describe the location, you almost always use the preposition 'auf' with the dative: 'auf der Rückseite' (on the back). This is especially true for flat objects like paper, cards, or photos.
EXAMPLE
Auf der Rückseite der Postkarte steht eine kurze Nachricht.
There is a short message on the back of the postcard.
Typical objects
The word 'Rückseite' (back / reverse side) is typically used for things that have two sides. For example, people talk about the back of a sheet of paper, a coin, a building, or a medal.
EXAMPLE
Auf der Rückseite der Medaille ist das Datum eingraviert.
The date is engraved on the back of the medal.
Compare with
Rückseite vs Vorderseite
front side
'Rückseite' and 'Vorderseite' refer to two opposite sides of an object. The 'Vorderseite' is the side that faces forward or that you see first, for example on a sheet of paper, a card, or a building. The 'Rückseite' is the back or opposite-facing side. You can confuse the words if you are not sure which side counts as the front. A simple tip: the most important information or the picture often goes on the 'Vorderseite'; additional details are often found on the 'Rückseite'.
Rückseite
Auf der Rückseite der Einladung steht die genaue Adresse.
The exact address is on the back of the invitation.
Vorderseite
Herr Richter schreibt seinen Namen auf die Vorderseite des Formulars.
Mr. Richter writes his name on the front side of the form.
In real life
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