German Vocabulary: Parts of the Neck and Torso

Updated: 2026-10-26
German Vocabulary: Parts of the Neck and Torso

Learning the names of body parts is useful for everyday conversations and medical situations in German. This vocabulary list covers the neck and torso, with the definite article, genitive ending, plural form and a practical example sentence for each word.

Parts of the neck and torso in German

The neck

The upper torso

Internal organs

The abdomen, back and hips

Practical steps for learning these words

  1. Learn each noun together with its article: der, die or das.
  2. Practise the singular and plural forms aloud.
  3. Repeat the example sentences and replace the body part with another word from the list.
  4. Use the vocabulary when describing pain or speaking with a doctor in German.

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