German · Body & Health
"Neck" in German: Hals
der Hals
Neck in German is der Hals, masculine. Sore throat is oft Halsschmerzen. A scarf goes um den Hals.
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How to pronounce Hals
Say it
hahls
/hals/
hahls. Long ah. Final s sharp. One syllable.
"Neck" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Hals | the neck / throat Masculine; context decides neck vs throat. | Masculine; context decides neck vs throat. |
| Halsschmerzen | sore throat Illness phrase. | Illness phrase. |
| um den Hals | around the neck Jewelry or scarf. | Jewelry or scarf. |
| Halskette | necklace Compound. | Compound. |
How to use Hals in real life
- 1Winter dress
Wickel dir den Schal eng um den Hals.
Wrap the scarf tightly around your neck.
Um den Hals.
- 2Doctor visit
Mein Hals ist seit gestern entzündet.
My neck/throat has been inflamed since yesterday.
Mein Hals.
- 3Jewelry
Die Kette liegt schön am Hals.
The necklace sits nicely on the neck.
Am Hals.
Mistakes English speakers make with Hals
Incorrect: Die Hals tut weh.
Correct: Der Hals tut weh.
Hals is masculine: der Hals.
Incorrect: Mein Nacken ist Hals. (mix-up)
Correct: Mein Hals / Mein Nacken tut weh.
Nacken is the back of the neck; Hals is neck/throat more generally.
Good to know
Hals covers both neck and throat, so Mein Hals tut weh might mean a sore throat. For the nape, Nacken is clearer—useful at the masseur.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a scarf before a cold wind
ChatPal
Ist dir der Hals warm genug?
Is your neck warm enough?
You
Noch nicht. Der Hals friert schon.
Not yet. My neck is already freezing.
ChatPal
Hier, dieser Schal für den Hals.
Here, this scarf for your neck.
You
Danke. Jetzt fühlt sich der Hals besser an.
Thanks. Now my neck feels better.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Neck" in German
What gender is Hals?
Masculine: der Hals.
Hals or Nacken?
Hals is general neck/throat; Nacken is the back of the neck.
How do you say sore throat?
Halsschmerzen or Ich habe Halsweh.
How do you say necklace?
Die Halskette.
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