English–German

“back of the neck” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈnakn̩/

Example

Er massiert meinen Nacken.

He is massaging the back of my neck.

Illustration for Nacken (back of the neck)

How to say “back of the neck” in German

“Back of the neck” in German is Nacken.

A massage reaches the narrow rear section below the skull and above the shoulders.

Full entry for Nacken: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Nacken

Nach dem Sport spürte ich einen steifen Nacken.

After exercising, I felt that my nape was stiff.

Tips for using Nacken

  • Hals can denote the neck more generally, but Nacken identifies its rear side and is used for complaints about that area.

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