Köpfen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Köpfen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to decapitate", "to behead" or "to head (the ball)".

Essential properties of "köpfen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: köpfen
  • Simple past: köpfte
  • Participle: geköpft

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "köpfen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To decapitate or behead"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Henker wird den Verurteilten köpfen.The executioner will behead the condemned.
  2. Im Mittelalter wurden viele Verbrecher geköpft.In the Middle Ages, many criminals were beheaded.
  3. Die Guillotine wurde benutzt, um Menschen zu köpfen.The guillotine was used to behead people.

2.) "To head a ball in sports"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Spieler köpfte den Ball ins Tor.The player headed the ball into the goal.
  2. Beim Fußballspiel köpfte er den Ball.During the football game, he headed the ball.
  3. Sie köpfte den Ball über die Latte.She headed the ball over the crossbar.
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