Hals
neck, throat
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/hals/
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Cultural Note
'Hals' means both neck and throat in German. 'Hals- und Beinbruch!' (break your neck and leg!) is the German equivalent of 'Break a leg!' — a good-luck wish. 'Hals über Kopf' (neck over head) means 'head over heels' or 'in a rush,' often used in romantic contexts.
📝 Example Sentences
Ich habe Halsschmerzen.
I have a sore throat.
Sie trug eine Kette um den Hals.
She wore a necklace around her neck.
Hals über Kopf verliebte er sich.
He fell head over heels in love.