Kopfnuss
dieNounheadbutt; also: a 'tough nut to crack' (riddle)
English translations
- 01
headache
- 02
brainteaser
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein leichter Schlag auf den Kopf, meist spielerisch oder ärgerlich.
- English meaning
- knuckle tap on the head
- Synonym
- Denkaufgabe, Rätsel
- German example
- Er gab seinem Bruder spielerisch eine Kopfnuss.
- English example
- He playfully gave his brother a knuckle tap on the head.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Kopfnuss
- Plural Form
- die Kopfnüsse
Example sentences with “Kopfnuss”
Das Rätsel war eine echte Kopfnuss. (The riddle was a real tough nut to crack.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the plural of Kopfnuss?
The plural is 'Kopfnüsse'. It is feminine (die Kopfnuss).