Translation of German word "Kopf" to English
derKopf
/kɔpf/
Meaning
NounThe part of the body of an animal or human which contains the brain, mouth, and main sense organs.
How to use
The masculine noun Kopf ('head / top / mind') declines regularly (genitive des Kopfes). In the plural, it gets an umlaut: Köpfe (die Köpfe).
🇬🇧 English
head
Example
Der Kopf ist groß.
The head is big.
Der Kopf ist klein.
The head is small.
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Common phrases
- den Kopf schütteln— to shake one's head (in disagreement)
- der Kopf tut weh— to have a headache / head hurts (requires dative for person: 'mir tut der Kopf weh')
- sich etwas durch den Kopf gehen lassen— to think over / ponder (idiom, requires dative reflexive)
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What is the definition of the German word "der Kopf"?▼
The German word "der Kopf" is defined as: "The part of the body of an animal or human which contains the brain, mouth, and main sense organs."
What does the German word "der Kopf" mean?▼
The German word "der Kopf" means "head" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Kopf"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Der Kopf ist groß." (which translates as "The head is big.").
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