Russian Expression · Advanced
затекла шея
have a stiff neck
Pronunciation: затекла шея
Meaning
A natural Russian expression used to convey: have a stiff neck.
Example
После долгой дороги у меня затекла шея.
I had a stiff neck after the long journey.
Practice tips
- Practice затекла шея out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Russian expression is for advanced-level learners.