collar / choker
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collar
A band placed around an animal's neck, usually a dog or a cat. A leash or a tag with contact details can be attached to it.
Unser Hund hat sein Halsband beim Spielen im Wald verloren.
Our dog lost his collar while playing in the woods.
choker
A piece of jewelry worn close around the neck; a type of necklace or collar.
Zu ihrem Abendkleid trug sie ein elegantes Halsband aus Samt und Perlen.
With her evening dress, she wore an elegant choker made of velvet and pearls.
The word 'Halsband' (collar/choker) is made up of 'Hals' (neck) and 'Band' (band). So it literally describes a band worn around the neck, whether by an animal or a person.
Ein Halsband ist ein Band für den Hals.
A collar is a band for the neck.
You can tell from context whether 'Halsband' means a collar for an animal or a piece of jewelry for a person. Words like 'Hund' (dog), 'Katze' (cat), or 'Leine' (leash) point to an animal, while words like 'Schmuck' (jewelry), 'elegant' (elegant), or 'tragen' (to wear) point to a piece of jewelry.
Der Hund zerrt an der Leine, die am Halsband befestigt ist.
The dog is pulling on the leash that is attached to the collar.
In connection with animals, a 'Halsband' (collar) is often 'angelegt' (put on) or 'umgelegt' (placed around) when you put it on the animal. The animal itself 'trägt' (wears) the collar.
Bevor wir spazieren gehen, lege ich meinem Hund das Halsband an.
Before we go for a walk, I put the collar on my dog.
When 'Halsband' (choker) means a piece of jewelry, it is often described by its material. Typical combinations are 'ein Halsband aus Gold' (a gold choker), 'aus Silber' (made of silver), 'aus Perlen' (made of pearls), or 'aus Samt' (made of velvet).
Die Prinzessin trug ein wertvolles Halsband aus Diamanten.
The princess wore a valuable diamond choker.
necklace
Both words can refer to a piece of jewelry worn around the neck. “Halsband” emphasizes a band-like shape that fits closely around the neck, while “Halskette” is the more general term for a chain worn around the neck. Choose “Halsband” when the close-fitting shape is important, and “Halskette” for a piece of jewelry without this particular emphasis.
Zu ihrem schwarzen Kleid trug sie ein eng anliegendes Halsband aus Samt.
She wore a close-fitting velvet choker with her black dress.
Zu ihrem schwarzen Kleid trug sie eine silberne Halskette mit einem kleinen Anhänger.
She wore a silver necklace with a small pendant with her black dress.
