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Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈʁʏkn̩maˌmasaʒə
"Eine Rückenmassage hilft oft gegen Verspannungen."
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An act of rubbing or massaging a person's back, typically performed to relieve tension or provide comfort.
"She gave him a soothing backrub after his long day at work."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term is a compound of the Old English noun 'bæc' (referring to the posterior part of the human body) and the verb 'rub' of uncertain Germanic or Scandinavian origin, dating back to the late 19th century. Initially used in domestic and medical contexts to describe the physical act of rubbing someone's back for comfort or circulation, it later acquired broader informal connotations.
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massage du dos
Transliteration: ma-saʒ dy do
"Il lui a offert un massage du dos pour la détendre."
Rückenmassage
Transliteration: ˈʁʏkn̩maˌmasaʒə
"Eine Rückenmassage hilft oft gegen Verspannungen."
massaggio alla schiena
Transliteration: masˈsadːʒo ˈalla ˈskjɛna
"Le piace ricevere un massaggio alla schiena la sera."
masaje en la espalda
Transliteration: maˈsaxe en la esˈpakda
"Me pidió un masaje en la espalda porque le dolían los hombros."
massagem nas costas
Transliteration: maˈsaʒẽj nas ˈkɔʃtɐs
"Ela pediu uma massagem nas costas para relaxar."
पीठ की मालिश
Transliteration: peeth ki maalish
"थकान दूर करने के लिए पीठ की मालिश बहुत अच्छी होती है।"
背部按摩
Transliteration: bèibù ànmó
"他给她做了一个舒服的背部按摩。"
등 마사지
Transliteration: deung masaji
"피곤할 때 등 마사지를 받으면 좋습니다."
背中のマッサージ
Transliteration: senaka no massāju
"彼女は彼に背中のマッサージをしてあげた。"
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