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Zopf

plait

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Meaning of Zopf

a length of hair made by weaving three or more sections together

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German/ʦɔpf/
braid
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Zopf belongs to the topic "Hair and Hairstyles". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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Zopf synonyms

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What's the difference between Zopf / Geflecht / Haarzopf / Zopffrisur / Band / Flechtwerk

🇩🇪German
Zopf

plait — a length of hair made by weaving three or more sections together

A2Often
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Geflecht

A general word for something woven or braided together; for hair it sounds more general and less everyday than Zopf.

A2Often

Das Geflecht ihrer Haare war kunstvoll und ordentlich.

Её коса была искусно и аккуратно заплетена.

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Haarzopf

A very precise and natural word for a hair braid; very close to the main meaning and commonly used in everyday speech.

A2Very Often

Sie trug einen langen Haarzopf.

Она носила длинную косу.

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Zopffrisur

Emphasizes the hairstyle as a braid; sounds a bit more descriptive than just Zopf.

A2Often

Für die Feier wählte sie eine schlichte Zopffrisur.

Для праздника она выбрала простую причёску с косой.

B
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Band

A regular ribbon or strip; it does not mean a braid, but can be a material used to tie one.

A2Very Often

Sie band ihr Haar mit einem roten Band zusammen.

Она связала волосы красной лентой.

F
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Flechtwerk

More of a bookish or technical word for a woven structure; rarely used for hair.

A2Rarely

Das Flechtwerk aus Weidenzweigen war sehr stabil.

Плетёная конструкция из ивовых прутьев была очень прочной.

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Strähne

Means a strand of hair, a section of hair, but not a braided plait.

A2Very Often

Eine Strähne fiel ihr ins Gesicht.

Прядь упала ей на лицо.

P
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Pferdeschwanz

This is a ponytail, not a braid; a very common hairstyle, but a different way of wearing the hair.

A2Very Often

Sie trug einen lockeren Pferdeschwanz.

Она носила свободный хвост.

F
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Flechten

Primarily a verb meaning to braid or weave; as a noun for a braid it is not a direct equivalent.

A2Very Often

Sie lernte, ihre Haare selbst zu flechten.

Она научилась заплетать волосы сама.

H
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Haarflechtwerk

A long and somewhat artificial-sounding word for hair braiding; rare and unusual in everyday use.

A2Rarely

Das Haarflechtwerk der Braut war sehr aufwendig.

Плетение волос у невесты было очень сложным.

G
🇩🇪German
geflochtenes Haar

A descriptive phrase for braided hair; very close in meaning, but less concise than Zopf.

A2Often

Ihr geflochtenes Haar glänzte im Sonnenlicht.

Её заплетённые волосы блестели на солнце.

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How to pronounce Zopf and what this word means

Zopf translation: plait. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Zopf

/ʦɔpf/

Zopf translation

plait

Zopf transcription

/ʦɔpf/

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Zopf meaning: what does it mean?

eine Haarlänge, die durch Verflechten von drei oder mehr Strähnen entsteht

Zopf pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Zopf is pronounced as /ʦɔpf/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is Zopf part of Hair and Hairstyles vocabulary?

Yes, Zopf (braid) can be learned in the Hair and Hairstyles topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is Zopf part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, Zopf (braid) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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