German words for kids · Body
How to say “head” in German
Head is the first word in the classic body song, and it's easy to point to, pat and put hats on.
Head in German
der Kopf
Sounds like ≈ dair KOPF
Good to know: Say the p and f together quickly: "pf". Fass deinen Kopf an = touch your head.
Hear it in a song
Real lines from our German songs, with the English meaning shown in the app:
Fass den Kopf an!
Touch your head!
from Kopf, Schultern (Head, Shoulders)
Auf deinem Kopf?
On your head?
from Ein großer Hut (A Big Hat)
Kopf und Augen!
Head and eyes!
from Von Kopf bis Fuß (Head to Toes)
3 songs that teach it
“Head” is one of the key words in these songs. Every line is shown in German with its English meaning.
Also sung in: Zwei Hände, zwei Füße.
Practice ideas for parents
- 1Pat your Kopf every time you hear the word in the song.
- 2Balance a soft toy on your Kopf and see who can walk the furthest.
- 3When putting on a hat, say where it goes: on your Kopf.
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“Head” in other languages
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About the pronunciation: the “sounds like” spellings are rough English approximations for parents (capital letters show the stressed syllable). Germanhas 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 German songs with your family.