Rucksack Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɹəkˌsæk

RUK-sak

UK

ɹˈʌksæk

RUK-sak

Definition

A rucksack is a large bag carried on your back, often used for hiking, camping, or traveling.

Usage & Nuances

'Rucksack' is more common in British English; in American English, 'backpack' is used. Usually refers to a backpack for hiking or outdoor use, not for school or fashion. Phrases: 'pack a rucksack', 'carry a rucksack'.

• Spanish: mochila (de montaña) - mochila (de excursionismo)
• Portuguese (BR): mochila (de trilha) - mochila (de viagem)
• Portuguese (PT): mochila (de caminhada) - mochila (de viagem)
• Chinese (Simplified): 登山包 - 背包
• Chinese (Traditional): 登山揹包 - 揹包
• Hindi: रक्सैक (पर्वतारोहण बैग) - बैकपैक
• Arabic: حقيبة ظهر (للتنزه) - حقيبة ظهر (للتخييم)
• Bengali: রুকস্যাক - ব্যাকপ্যাক (ভ্রমণ বা ট্রেকিংয়ের জন্য)
• Russian: рюкзак
• Japanese: リュックサック - バックパック
• Vietnamese: ba lô
• Korean: 등산용 배낭
• Turkish: sırt çantası
• Urdu: رک سیک - بیگ (سفر کے لیے)
• Indonesian: ransel - tas punggung

Example Sentences

He put his lunch in his rucksack.

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Her rucksack was too heavy to carry all day.

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The boy forgot his rucksack at school.

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I packed my rucksack with snacks and a water bottle for the hike.

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Don’t forget your rucksack—the trail gets rough after the river.

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He slung his rucksack over one shoulder and headed out the door.

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