Dutch words for kids · Body
How to say “head” in Dutch
Head is the first word in the classic body song, and it's easy to point to, pat and put hats on.
Head in Dutch
het hoofd
Sounds like ≈ ut HOHFT
Good to know: A het-word. De kop is the word for an animal's head, and people use it jokingly for their own too.
Hear it in a song
Real lines from our Dutch songs, with the English meaning shown in the app:
Waar is je hoofd?
Where is your head?
from Hoofd en Schouders (Head, Shoulders)
Op je hoofd?
On your head?
from Een Grote Hoed (A Big Hat)
Raak je hoofd aan!
Touch your head!
from Ik Beweeg Mijn Lijf (I Move My Body)
3 songs that teach it
“Head” is one of the key words in these songs. Every line is shown in Dutch with its English meaning.
Hoofd en Schouders
Head, Shoulders · My Body · Premium
- het hoofd · head
- schouders · shoulders
- knieën · knees
- voeten · feet
Een Grote Hoed
A Big Hat · Clothes · Premium
- de hoed · hat
- groot · big
- het hoofd · head
- de zon · sun
Van Top tot Teen
Head to Toes · My Body · Premium
- het hoofd · head
- ogen · eyes
- de neus · nose
- de mond · mouth
Also sung in: Ik Beweeg Mijn Lijf, Doe Je Oogjes Dicht.
Practice ideas for parents
- 1Pat your hoofd every time you hear the word in the song.
- 2Balance a soft toy on your hoofd and see who can walk the furthest.
- 3When putting on a hat, say where it goes: on your hoofd.
Related Dutch words
“Head” in other languages
Sing it in Dutch, free
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About the pronunciation: the “sounds like” spellings are rough English approximations for parents (capital letters show the stressed syllable). Dutchhas sounds English doesn't, so treat them as a starting point and let the songs be the model. Songs are original and produced with AI music tools. Ideas for using Dutch songs with your family.