Hintersass

derNoun

subtenant; person with limited local rights (historical)

English translations

  1. 01

    backside, rear side

  2. 02

    backside

  3. 03

    rear side

Word details

German meaning
Eine Person, die von jemand anderem abhängig ist, oft in einem abwertenden Sinn.
English meaning
Dependant
Synonym
Untergebener, Abhängiger
German example
Er ist ein Hintersass seines Chefs.
English example
He is a dependant of his boss.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Hintersass
Plural Form
die Hintersassen

Example sentences with “Hintersass”

  1. Der Hintersass hatte keine vollen Bürgerrechte. (The subtenant did not have full civil rights.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Hintersass archaic?

Yes, it is largely historical. It is masculine (der).