rugzak

Dutch edit

Etymology edit

From rug (“back”) +‎ zak (“sack”), calque of German Rucksack, originating from Swiss German. The figurative sense refers to the notion of trauma or issues as things one carries with oneself during life.

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /ˈrʏx.sɑk/
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Hyphenation: rug‧zak

Noun edit

rugzak m (plural rugzakken, diminutive rugzakje n)

rucksack, backpack
Synonyms: ransel, rugtas
(figurative, often as diminutive) a troubled private life (past or present)
Kinderen met een rugzakje krijgen extra begeleiding. ― Children with issues receive extra guidance.

Derived terms edit

Descendants edit

Afrikaans: rugsak
→ West Frisian: rêchsek (calque)