Meaning 1neutral · 90%
The part of the body that contains the brain, eyes, ears, nose and mouth.
Natural examples
Mein Kopf tut heute weh.
My head hurts today.
Sie hat einen Hut auf dem Kopf.
She has a hat on her head.
Dreh bitte den Kopf nach links.
Please turn your head to the left.
Usage note
Kopf is used for the body part; common phrases include Kopfschmerzen haben and den Kopf drehen.
Useful combinations
Kopfschmerzen haben — to have a headacheden Kopf drehen — to turn one’s headvon Kopf bis Fuß — from head to toe
Mini-lesson: Kopf: article and plural
Kopf is masculine: der Kopf; its plural is Köpfe. For pain, say Kopfschmerzen haben.
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