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The German word "Hals" is a noun that translates to "neck" in English. It refers specifically to the part of the body that connects the head to the torso. This also alludes to the anatomical and bodily characteristics that are found in the neck area, inclusive of vertebrae, muscles, and skin. Similarly, it is a term found within common phrases like "jemandem an den Hals fallen" (to throw oneself into someone's arms, literally "fall on one's neck").

Words in a related context include "Nacken" which points specifically to the back part of the neck, distinct from "Hals", which refers to the entire neck including the front and sides. Another similar word, "Kehle," refers to the throat. While "Hals" concerns more the external aspect of the neck, "Kehle" focuses on the interior pathway inside the neck.