English–German

“neck” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/hals/

Example

Die Giraffen haben lange Hälse.

Giraffes have long necks.

Illustration for Hals (neck)

How to say “neck” in German

“Neck” in German is Hals.

A narrow, flexible bridge joining the head to the torso, including the front throat area and the back nape.

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

Example sentences with Hals

Im Winter habe ich oft Schmerzen im Hals.

In winter, I often have a sore throat.

Tips for using Hals

  • Hals is masculine, with der Hals in the singular and die Hälse in the plural.

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