Oberhaupt Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Oberhaupt" is mainly used as noun meaning "head", "leader" or "chief". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "Oberhaupt"

Its most important properties are:

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

"Oberhaupt", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

Definition: "A person who leads an organization or group, such as a family or tribe."
Translation(s): head, leader, chief
Synonym(s): Anführer, Chef, Leiter
Antonym(s): Untergebener, Mitglied
Related word(s): Führer, Vorgesetzter

📝 Some usage examples:

Das Oberhaupt der Familie entschied über das Erbe.The head of the family decided on the inheritance.
Er wurde als Oberhaupt der Organisation gewählt.He was elected as the head of the organization.
Das Oberhaupt der Kirche sprach zur Gemeinde.The head of the church spoke to the congregation.

"Oberhaupt", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

Definition: "Emphasizes a negation or doubt, similar to 'at all'. (Note: The German word for this meaning is typically 'überhaupt', not 'oberhaupt'.)"
Translation(s): at all, whatsoever, in the least
Synonym(s): überhaupt, keineswegs
Antonym(s): durchaus, absolut
Related word(s): überhaupt, gar

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich habe oberhaupt keine Ahnung, was passiert ist.I have no idea at all what happened.
Das interessiert mich oberhaupt nicht.That doesn't interest me at all.
Er hat oberhaupt keine Lust, mitzukommen.He has no desire at all to come along.