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Nacken

nape

German grammar
derNackenm
Meaning of Nacken

back of the neck

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German/ˈnakkən/
nape
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Nacken with Indonesian translation

Nacken usage examples

🇮🇩Indonesian🇩🇪German

Er legte eine Hand in den Nacken.

🇮🇩Indonesian🇩🇪German

Mein Nacken ist vom Sitzen müde.

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Nacken belongs to the topic "Torso". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

Nackentengkuk
der Kopfkepala
das Gesichtwajah
Nasehidung
Mundmulut
Lippebibir
Zahngigi

Nacken synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between Nacken / Genick / Hals / Nackenhaare

G
🇩🇪German
Genick

The back of the neck, especially the area where the head meets the neck; often sounds more anatomical and can suggest injury or impact.

C1Often
H
🇩🇪German
Hals

The neck in general; it is broader than 'nape' and does not specifically mean the back of the neck.

B2Very Often
N
🇩🇪German
Nackenhaare

The hair on the back of the neck; it refers only to hair as a body part, not to the neck area itself.

C1Rarely

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How to pronounce Nacken and what this word means

Nacken means nape. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Nacken

/ˈnakkən/

Nacken translation

nape

Nacken examples

Er legte eine Hand in den Nacken.

Nacken transcription

/ˈnakkən/

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Nacken meaning: what does it mean?

hinterer Teil des Halses

Nacken pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Nacken is pronounced as /ˈnakkən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Nacken definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Er legte eine Hand in den Nacken. Translation: Он положил руку на затылок.

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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