Halse

dieNoun

neck (archaic/regional); also used in sailing (tack).

Word details

German meaning
Der vordere Teil des Halses.
English meaning
Throat
Synonym
Atemnot, Kurzatmigkeit
German example
Er hatte einen Schal um die Halse gebunden.
English example
He had a scarf tied around his throat.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Halse
Plural Form
die Halsen

Example sentences with “Halse”

  1. Das Schiff wechselte die Halse. (The ship changed the tack.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Halse' the same as 'Hals'?

'Hals' is the standard word for neck. 'Halse' is a specific nautical term for tacking or a regional variant.