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der Kopf

head

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Meaning of der Kopf

top part of the body containing the brain and face

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German/koːpf/
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der Kopf belongs to the topic "Head and Face". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

der Kopfhead
das Gesichtface
Nasenose
Mundmouth
Lippelip
Zahntooth
Ohrear

der Kopf synonyms

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What's the difference between der Kopf / Haupt / Spitze / Kopfende / Leiter / Chef

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der Kopf

head — top part of the body containing the brain and face

A1Very Often
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Haupt

An old-fashioned or literary word meaning 'head'; rarely used in modern German.

A1Very Rarely

Er hob die Haupt und sah in den Himmel.

Он поднял голову и посмотрел в небо.

S
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Spitze

The top, tip, or peak of something; used for the uppermost point, not for a person's head.

A1Often

Die Spitze des Berges ist im Schnee.

Вершина горы в снегу.

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Kopfende

The head end or head side of something, usually a bed or object, not the body part itself.

A1Rarely

Das Kopfende des Bettes steht am Fenster.

Изголовье кровати стоит у окна.

L
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Leiter

A leader or manager; a person who heads a group or organization, not a body part.

A1Often

Die Leiterin der Schule ist sehr freundlich.

Директор школы очень дружелюбна.

C
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Chef

Boss, chief, or manager; a very common word for the person in charge.

A1Very Often

Mein Chef ist heute nicht im Büro.

Моего шефа сегодня нет в офисе.

A
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Anführer

A leader, guide, or chief; someone who leads a group, often in a stronger or more public sense.

A1Often

Der Anführer der Gruppe sprach zuerst.

Предводитель группы заговорил первым.

K
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Kopfteil

The head part or part where the head rests; usually refers to a bed or piece of furniture.

A1Rarely

Das Kopfteil des Bettes ist gepolstert.

Изголовье кровати мягкое.

G
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Gehirn

The brain; the organ inside the head, not the head itself. Also used figuratively for intelligence.

A1Very Often

Das Gehirn steuert viele Körperfunktionen.

Мозг управляет многими функциями тела.

G
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Gesicht

Face; only the front part of the head, so narrower and more specific than 'head'.

A1Very Often

Ihr Gesicht ist freundlich und offen.

У неё дружелюбное и открытое лицо.

S
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Schädel

Skull; the bony structure of the head, often used in medical, anatomical, or rough figurative language.

A1Often

Der Schädel schützt das Gehirn.

Череп защищает мозг.

H
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Haar

Hair; something on the head, but not the head itself. Usually used in the plural sense.

A1Very Often

Ihre Haare sind lang und dunkel.

Её волосы длинные и тёмные.

S
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Stirn

Forehead; the upper part of the face above the eyes, much narrower than 'head'.

A1Very Often

Er hat eine hohe Stirn.

У него высокий лоб.

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der Kopf translation: head. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce der Kopf

/koːpf/

der Kopf translation

head

der Kopf transcription

/koːpf/

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der Kopf meaning: what does it mean?

oberster Teil des Körpers mit Gehirn und Gesicht

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der Kopf is pronounced as /koːpf/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is der Kopf part of Head and Face vocabulary?

Yes, der Kopf (head) can be learned in the Head and Face topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is der Kopf part of Body vocabulary?

Yes, der Kopf (head) can be learned in the Body topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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