Nacken
nape
Meaning of Nacken
hinterer Teil des Halses
back of the neck
Pronunciation
Nacken with English translation
Nacken usage examples
Er legte die Hand in den Nacken.
He put his hand on the nape of his neck.
Mein Nacken tut weh.
The nape of my neck hurts.
Nacken synonyms
What's the difference between Nacken, Genick, Hals, and Nackenhaare
The back of the neck, especially the area where the head meets the neck; often sounds more anatomical and can suggest injury or impact.
The neck in general; it is broader than 'nape' and does not specifically mean the back of the neck.
Advanced: broader words
The hair on the back of the neck; it refers only to hair as a body part, not to the neck area itself.
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Nacken belongs to the topic "Torso →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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Questions about this word
What does Nacken mean?
back of the neck
How do you pronounce Nacken?
Nacken is pronounced [ˈnakkən].
How is Nacken used in a sentence?
He put his hand on the nape of his neck. Translation: Er legte die Hand in den Nacken.
Is Nacken part of Torso vocabulary?
Yes, Nacken (nape) can be learned in the Torso topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is Nacken part of Body vocabulary?
Yes, Nacken (nape) can be learned in the Body topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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