lockig
[ˈlɔkɪç]
The German word for curly is lockig.
lockig is an adjective used to describe hair that has curls.
Meaning: having curls (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The adjective lockig is derived from the noun Locke, which means a curl.
Which one should you use?
While lockig describes the actual shape of the hair, the related term Wuschelkopf is a colloquial term used to describe someone with messy, unkempt or voluminous hair.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
In German, you can use the singular form lockiges Haar to refer to hair as a single substance, whereas in English, 'curly hair' is often treated as a mass noun.
Did you know?
- The word Locke for 'curl' shares an ancient root with the English word 'lock' when referring to a strand of hair. While 'lock' in English now mostly means a security device, it originally described a twisting piece of wool or hair.
- While lockig describes curly hair, Germans use the word kraus for 'frizzy' or 'crimped'. Using lockig to describe very tight, kinky hair might be seen as too mild a description.
- In German, the phrase eine Locke drehen can describe the act of curling hair, but it also appears in older literature to describe a flirtatious or nervous habit of twirling one's hair.
Examples in context
- Er hat lockiges Haar.He has curly hair.This sentence shows how to use lockig with the singular noun Haar.Tatoeba #8842724 by wolfgangth, translation #2940765 by Hakaku
- Ich habe lockiges Haar.I have curly hair.Tatoeba #8452884 by Luiaard, translation #5852150 by CK
- Ich habe lockige Haare.My hair is curly.This sentence shows how to use lockig with the plural noun Haare.Tatoeba #8452885 by Luiaard, translation #6196122 by CK
- Meine Kollegin hat wunderschöne lockige Haare.My colleague has beautiful curly hair.
- Der Künstler fügte lockige Verzierungen hinzu.The artist added curly embellishments.
- Sie hat krause Haare.She has frizzy hair.
- Sein Bart ist lockig.His beard is curly.
- Die Korkenzieherlocken stehen ihr wirklich gut.The corkscrew curls really suit her.
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Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a new hairstyle at a cafe.
- SarahDeine Haare sind jetzt sehr lockig!Your hair is very curly now!
- JulianDanke, ich habe sie lockig gemacht.Thanks, I made them curly.
- SarahDas steht dir wirklich gut.It really suits you.
- JulianIch bin auch sehr zufrieden damit.I am also very happy with it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “curly” translations and entries lockig, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
