noun
head
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Kopf means “head” (body part) and can also mean “mind” or “leader” in some contexts. It is a masculine noun (der Kopf) with plural Köpfe (umlaut). Genitive des Kopfes is common. Regular declension but plural uses Umlaut; appears in many compounds (Kopfschmerz, Kopfform).
Examples
Er hat Kopfschmerzen und hält sich den Kopf.
He has a headache and is holding his head.
Er hielt sich den Kopf, weil ihm plötzlich schwindelig wurde.
He held his head because he suddenly became dizzy.
Mein Kopf tut weh.
My head hurts.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a simple drawing of a head labeled KOPF.
der Kopf — imagine a strong 'der' hat sitting on the head (masculine).
Notes
Kopf forms the basis of many compound words (Kopfschmerzen, Kopfhörer).