Hintergrund

background

Plural: die Hintergründe/ˈhɪntɐɡʁʊnt/

A masculine noun (der Hintergrund) meaning 'background', used both literally (visual) and figuratively (context/reason).

Article	Plural	Pronunciation
der Hintergrund	die Hintergründe	/ˈhɪntɐɡʁʊnt/

Example Sentences

Vor diesem Hintergrund ist die Entscheidung verständlich.

Against this background the decision is understandable.

Was ist der Hintergrund dieser Änderung?

What is the background of this change?

Im Hintergrund lief leise Musik.

Soft music was playing in the background.

Hintergrundwissen (das) — background knowledge

Wrong article: 'die Hintergrund'

✅ Correct: 'der Hintergrund' — masculine noun

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