Adverb
kopfüber
Pronunciation: [kɔp͡fˈʔyːbɐ]
headfirst, headlong, head over heels
C2
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Meanings
Adverb
- headfirst, headlong, head over heels
Example sentence
Sie purzelte kopfüber den Hügel herab.
She tumbled head over heels down the hill.
Usage
- kopfüber ins Wasser springen — Jump headfirst into the water.
- kopfüber / aufrecht — Headfirst or upside down versus upright; context determines orientation.
Die Stoffpuppe hing kopfüber aus der offenen Tasche.
The rag doll hung upside down out of the open bag.