Hals
throat
Hals is the German word for throat. It is a common word used to describe the part of the body that connects the head and the chest. It is also used to describe the part of a shirt that goes around the neck. In German, Hals is used in many expressions and idioms, such as 'im Hals stecken bleiben' which means to get stuck in your throat, or 'einen Frosch im Hals haben' which means to have a frog in your throat, a common expression used when someone has a sore throat.
Example sentences using: Hals
Ich habe einen steifen Hals.
I have a stiff neck.
The term 'steifen Hals' literally translates to 'stiff neck' in English. It is used in the same way as in English to describe a physical condition where your neck is stiff and turning your head may be difficult.
Er brach sich den Hals.
He broke his neck.
The phrase 'brach sich den Hals' directly translates to 'broke his neck'. Similar to English, this phrase is used to convey a serious injury to the neck, usually caused by a strong impact or a violent movement.
Ruhe, oder ich wringe dir den Hals um!
Quiet, or I'll wring your neck!
This phrase is an idiomatic expression in German. The literal translation is 'Quiet, or I'll wring your neck!', and like in English, it's used as a threatening expression, often intended to intimidate rather than as a real threat of physical harm.