kopfüber

German

Etymology

From Kopf (“head”) +‎ über (“over”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [kɔp͡fˈʔyːbɐ]
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  • Hyphenation: kopf‧über

Adverb

kopfüber

  1. headfirst, headlong, head over heels
    Er fiel kopfüber ins Wasser. ― He plunged headfirst into the water.
    Sie purzelte kopfüber den Hügel herab. ― She tripped and rolled head over heels down the hill.
    Er fiel kopfüber die Treppe herunter. ― He fell headfirst down the stairs.
    Er stürzte sich kopfüber in die Schlacht. ― He rushed headlong into battle.

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