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"Necklace" in German: Halskette
die Halskette
Note: also: die Kette
Necklace in German is die Halskette. In casual speech die Kette often means the same thing. Say eine lange Halskette or die goldene Halskette.
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How to pronounce Halskette
Say it
HALS-ket-uh
/ˈhalsˌkɛtə/
HALS-ket-uh. Clear Hals; Kette with short e.
"Necklace" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Halskette | necklace Clear full form. | Clear full form. |
| die Kette | chain / necklace Casual shorter word. | Casual shorter word. |
| die Halsketten | necklaces Plural. | Plural. |
| Anhänger | pendant Charm on the chain. | Charm on the chain. |
How to use Halskette in real life
- 1Gift
Die Halskette ist von meiner Oma.
The necklace is from my grandma.
Die Halskette.
- 2Shop
Passt die Halskette zum Kleid?
Does the necklace match the dress?
Die Halskette.
- 3Lost
Ich habe meine Halskette im Café vergessen.
I left my necklace in the café.
Meine Halskette.
Mistakes English speakers make with Halskette
Incorrect: der Halskette
Correct: die Halskette
Halskette is feminine: die Halskette.
Incorrect: Halskette always equals bicycle chain
Correct: For jewelry say Halskette; Fahrradkette is a bike chain
Kette alone is ambiguous; Halskette is clear.
Good to know
A fine Halskette is a common birthday or graduation gift. In shops staff may simply ask Gold oder Silber?.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Getting ready for a wedding
ChatPal
Welche Halskette nimmst du?
Which necklace are you taking?
You
Die silberne Halskette.
The silver necklace.
ChatPal
Schön. Die Halskette passt zum Kleid.
Nice. The necklace matches the dress.
You
Danke. Ohne Schmuck fehle ich mir was.
Thanks. Without jewelry something feels missing.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Necklace" in German
Necklace?
Die Halskette.
Shorter word?
Die Kette in context.
Plural?
Die Halsketten.
Gender?
Feminine: die Halskette.
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