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10 Language-to-English DictionariesHintergrund
Pronunciation / Transliteration: hɪntɐɡʁʊnd
"Der Hintergrund der Aufführung war sehr beeindruckend."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A large piece of fabric or scenery hung at the back of a stage.
"The theater's new backdrop created a stunning visual for the play." - 2
The setting or context in which events occur.
"The political backdrop of the election influenced many voters' decisions."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'backdrop' originates from the combination of 'back' and 'drop', referring to a painted cloth hung at the back of a stage. It emerged in the late 19th century, evolving from theatrical terminology to broader uses in various contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Backdrop" is said worldwide
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Toile de fond
Transliteration: twal də fɔ̃
"La toile de fond du théâtre a été magnifiquement peinte."
Hintergrund
Transliteration: hɪntɐɡʁʊnd
"Der Hintergrund der Aufführung war sehr beeindruckend."
Sfondo
Transliteration: sfondo
"Lo sfondo del palcoscenico era magnifico."
Fondo
Transliteration: fon-do
"El fondo del escenario era impresionante."
Fundo
Transliteration: fundo
"O fundo do palco era deslumbrante."
पृष्ठभूमि
Transliteration: pr̥ṣṭhabhūmi
"नाटक का पृष्ठभूमि बहुत सुंदर था।"
背景
Transliteration: bèijǐng
"戏剧的背景非常引人注目。"
배경
Transliteration: baegyeong
"연극의 배경이 매우 인상적이었다."
背景
Transliteration: haikei
"劇の背景は非常に印象的でした。"
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