kreativer Kopf
The English phrase "creative mind" can be translated into German as kreativer Kopf.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, kreativer Kopf translates to "creative head" rather than "creative mind".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase takes the accusative ending -en if it is the direct object of a sentence, such as in kreativen Kopf.
Did you know?
- Before it meant the part of the body, the Middle High German ancestor of Kopf referred to a 'drinking vessel'.
- German uses the word Kopf in various idiomatic ways to describe mental states, such as Kopfkino, which means 'head cinema' for imagining a scenario.
- The German language often attributes intellectual abilities to the Kopf while attributing emotions and gut instincts to the Bauch, meaning 'belly'.
Examples in context
- Sein schöpferischer Verstand hat zu zahlreichen Innovationen geführt.His creative mind has led to numerous innovations.
- Er ist ein echter kreativer Kopf!He is a true creative mind!
- Obwohl er manchmal tollpatschig ist, steckt in ihm ein kreatives Genie.Despite being clumsy at times, he possesses a creative mind.
- Er ist ein kreativer Kopf.He is a creative mind.
- Dein kreativer Kopf findet immer eine Lösung.Your creative mind always finds a solution.
Example conversation
Hannah and Julian are discussing a new marketing campaign at work.
- JulianHannah, du bist ein kreativer Kopf.Hannah, you are a creative mind.
- HannahDanke, Julian, das ist ein großes Kompliment.Thank you, Julian, that is a great compliment.
- JulianHast du eine Idee für das Design?Do you have an idea for the design?
- HannahJa, ich habe schon ein paar Entwürfe.Yes, I already have a few sketches.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Kopf, CC BY-SA 4.0.
