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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