Noun
der Hinterkopf
Pronunciation: /ˈhɪntɐkɔpf/
back of one's mind, back of one's head
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plural Hinterköpfe
Meanings
Noun
- back of one's mind, back of one's head
- occiput (back part of the head or skull)
Example sentence
Der Ball traf ihn am Hinterkopf.
The ball hit him on the back of the head.
Word forms
singular
der Hinterkopf
plural
die Hinterköpfe
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Hinterkopf
Accusativeden Hinterkopf
Dativedem Hinterkopf
Genitivedes Hinterkopfs
Plural
Nominativedie Hinterköpfe
Accusativedie Hinterköpfe
Dativeden Hinterköpfen
Genitiveder Hinterköpfe
Usage
- am Hinterkopf — at the back of the head; body-location phrase
- etwas im Hinterkopf behalten — keep something in mind; a common figurative expression
Beim Lesen rieb sie sich nachdenklich den Hinterkopf.
While reading, she thoughtfully rubbed the back of her head.