German · Body & Health
"Throat" in German: Hals
der Hals
Note: also: die Kehle
Throat in German is der Hals, a masculine noun. Halsschmerzen are a sore throat. Die Kehle is a closer anatomical word for the throat passage.
Feeling sick
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How to pronounce Hals
Say it
HAHLSS
/hals/
HAHLSS. Clear ah, final s sharp. Plural Hälse is HEL-suh.
"Throat" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Hals | throat / neck Everyday for sore throat too. | Everyday for sore throat too. |
| die Halsschmerzen | sore throat Symptom. | Symptom. |
| die Kehle | throat (passage) More anatomical. | More anatomical. |
| mir tut der Hals weh | my throat hurts Common complaint. | Common complaint. |
How to use Hals in real life
- 1Feeling sick
Mir tut der Hals weh.
My throat hurts.
Classic patient line.
- 2Doctor
Machen Sie den Hals bitte frei.
Please clear the throat/neck area.
Den Hals accusative.
- 3After shouting
Mein Hals ist heiser vom Singen.
My throat is hoarse from singing.
Mein Hals.
Mistakes English speakers make with Hals
Incorrect: die Hals
Correct: der Hals
Hals is masculine.
Incorrect: Ich habe throat pain.
Correct: Ich habe Halsschmerzen. / Mir tut der Hals weh.
Use Hals / Halsschmerzen.
Good to know
Hals covers both neck and throat in everyday talk, which confuses English speakers. For jewelry, Halskette is necklace—literally throat/neck chain.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Calling in sick
ChatPal
Geht's deinem Hals besser?
Is your throat better?
You
Noch nicht. Der Hals kratzt immer noch.
Not yet. The throat is still scratchy.
ChatPal
Nimm Tee—der Hals braucht Wärme.
Take tea—the throat needs warmth.
You
Mach ich. Heute schone ich den Hals.
Will do. Today I'll rest the throat.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Throat" in German
What gender is Hals?
Masculine: der Hals.
How do you say sore throat?
Halsschmerzen / mir tut der Hals weh.
Is Kehle the same?
Kehle is more the throat passage; Hals is the everyday word.
Does Hals also mean neck?
Yes, in many contexts.
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