Genick
dasNounnape; back of the neck
English translations
- 01
neck
- 02
nape
Word details
- German meaning
- Der Nacken, der hintere Teil des Halses.
- English meaning
- Nape of the neck
- Synonym
- Nacken
- German example
- Er spürte einen Schmerz im Genick.
- English example
- He felt a pain in the nape of his neck.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Genick
- Plural Form
- die Genicke
Related words
- Genickschuss
A shot in the back of the neck, often as a method of execution.
- nicken
Nod
- Nacken
Neck
- einnicken
To doze off
- zunicken
To nod
Example sentences with “Genick”
Er fasste sich an das Genick. (He touched the back of his neck.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Genick the same as Nacken?
Yes, 'Genick' and 'Nacken' are largely interchangeable, though 'Genick' is sometimes used in more clinical or anatomical contexts.