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Pronunciation / Transliteration: bakkupakku
"彼はバックパックに本を入れた。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A bag with shoulder straps that allow it to be carried on one's back.
"He packed his knapsack with all the essentials for the hiking trip." - 2
A type of backpack used for carrying supplies, especially by hikers or students.
"She slung her knapsack over her shoulder before heading to class."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'knapsack' originates from the German word 'knappsack', which combines 'knappen' (to snap) and 'sack' (bag). It entered the English language in the early 19th century, reflecting the practical design of a bag that can be easily closed and carried on one's back.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Knapsack" is said worldwide
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배낭
Transliteration: baenang
"그는 배낭에 책을 넣었다."
sac à dos
Transliteration: sak a do
"Il a mis son livre dans son sac à dos."
Rucksack
Transliteration: ˈʁʊk.zak
"Er hat seinen Laptop im Rucksack."
zaino
Transliteration: dzaino
"Ha messo il libro nello zaino."
mochila
Transliteration: moˈtʃila
"Ella lleva su computadora en la mochila."
mochila
Transliteration: moˈʃilɐ
"Ele colocou o livro na mochila."
बैग
Transliteration: baig
"उसने अपने बैग में किताब रखी।"
背包
Transliteration: bèibāo
"他把书放进了背包里。"
バックパック
Transliteration: bakkupakku
"彼はバックパックに本を入れた。"
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