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Hals

neck

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Meaning of Hals

part of the body connecting the head to the torso

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neck
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Hals belongs to the topic "Torso". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

Halsneck
der Kopfhead
das Gesichtface
Nasenose
Mundmouth
Lippelip
Zahntooth

Hals synonyms

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What's the difference between Hals / Halsansatz / Nacken / Kragen / Halsband / Kehle

🇩🇪German
Hals

neck — part of the body connecting the head to the torso

A1Very Often
H
🇩🇪German
Halsansatz

Refers to the point where the head meets the neck; a very specific anatomical term, not the everyday word for neck.

A1Very Rarely

Der Arzt tastete den Halsansatz ab.

Врач ощупал место перехода головы в шею.

N
🇩🇪German
Nacken

Means the back of the neck, especially the area behind the head; it is not the whole neck, only the back part.

A1Often

Mir tut der Nacken weh.

У меня болит шея сзади.

K
🇩🇪German
Kragen

Primarily means the collar of clothing; only in some expressions is it related to the neck area.

A1Often

Der Kragen des Hemdes ist zu eng.

Воротник рубашки слишком тесный.

H
🇩🇪German
Halsband

Means a collar or necklace-like band worn around the neck; it is not the neck itself, but something worn on it.

A1Often

Der Hund trägt ein rotes Halsband.

На собаке красный ошейник.

K
🇩🇪German
Kehle

Means the throat as the inner part of the neck, especially the area used for swallowing and breathing; it sounds more literary or anatomical.

A1Often

Ich habe Schmerzen in der Kehle.

У меня болит горло.

G
🇩🇪German
Gurgel

A colloquial and somewhat old-fashioned word for the throat or gullet; it often sounds rough or expressive.

A1Rarely

Das kalte Wasser tut meiner Gurgel gut.

Холодная вода хорошо помогает моему горлу.

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Hals translation: neck. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Hals

/hals/

Hals translation

neck

Hals transcription

/hals/

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Hals meaning: what does it mean?

Teil des Körpers zwischen Kopf und Rumpf

Hals pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Hals is pronounced as /hals/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is Hals part of Torso vocabulary?

Yes, Hals (neck) can be learned in the Torso topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is Hals part of Body vocabulary?

Yes, Hals (neck) can be learned in the Body topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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