der Hals
Translation
neck, throat
Examples
Der Flaschenhals ist sehr eng.
The bottleneck is very narrow.
Mein Hals tut weh.
My throat hurts.
Sie trägt einen Schal um den Hals.
She is wearing a scarf around her neck.
Grammar Patterns
to have a sore throat (lit. pain in the throat) Ich habe Schmerzen im Hals.
to wear ((sth.)) around one's neck Sie trägt eine Kette um den Hals.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Nacken (nape), Kehle (larynx/throat), Rachen (pharynx)
Etymology
From Proto-Germanic '*halsaz', related to the archaic English word 'halse' (neck).
Memory Tips
Remember that 'Hals' can mean both the outside (neck) and inside (throat). The word 'Halsschmerzen' (sore throat) helps to remember the 'throat' meaning.