затылок
nape
back of the neck
Learn затылок with free cards in 30 seconds.
10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.
затылок fits your vocabulary level. Check your level if you are not sure.

How many words can you learn in a year?
If you learn 8-10 new words a day and review them regularly with flashcards, you can cover about 3,000 words in a year.
ZapomniEnglish brings words back at the right time: difficult words appear more often, familiar words less often.
Not sure what pace to start with? Check your vocabulary level and we will suggest words for your level.
We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.
| Pace | Per day | Per year | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | 3 words | ≈ 1,100 words | starting without pressure |
| Balanced | 5 words | ≈ 1,800 words | steady growth |
| Recommended | 8 words | ≈ 2,900 words | around 3,000 words a year |
| Fast | 10 words | ≈ 3,650 words | visible vocabulary growth |
| Intensive | 15 words | ≈ 5,500 words | strong motivation |
затылок with English translation
затылок usage examples
A small scar marked the nape of his neck.
На затылке у него был маленький шрам.
Learn by topic
затылок belongs to the topic "Torso". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
затылок synonyms
Related words worth learning together
The most general neutral equivalent for the back of the neck; can refer to either the nape or the back of the head/neck area depending on context.
A more precise and somewhat bookish expression; emphasizes the anatomical area at the back of the neck.
A descriptive, bookish term; sounds more anatomical and less conversational than the usual equivalent.
Too broad in meaning: it refers to the whole neck, not just the back part; suitable only in general or context-dependent use.
What's the difference
How is затылок different from related words?
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.

В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.

В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.

В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
Related words and lists for затылок
How to pronounce затылок and what this word means
затылок means nape. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce затылок
[ˈzatɨɫək / ˈzadnʲɪjə t͡ɕastʲ ˈʂeɪ]
затылок translation
nape
затылок examples
A small scar marked the nape of his neck.
затылок transcription
[ˈzatɨɫək / ˈzadnʲɪjə t͡ɕastʲ ˈʂeɪ]
Questions about this word
затылок meaning: what does it mean?
задняя часть шеи, у основания головы
затылок pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
затылок is pronounced as [ˈzatɨɫək / ˈzadnʲɪjə t͡ɕastʲ ˈʂeɪ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
затылок definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
A small scar marked the nape of his neck. Translation: На затылке у него был маленький шрам.
Is затылок part of Torso vocabulary?
Yes, затылок (nape) can be learned in the Torso topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is затылок part of Body vocabulary?
Yes, затылок (nape) can be learned in the Body topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Learn затылок in your vocabulary
Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.