Kopfzerbrechen

dasNoun

headache (figurative); something that causes worry

English translations

  1. 01

    headache

  2. 02

    worry

  3. 03

    trouble

Word details

German meaning
Sorgen oder Probleme, die einem Kummer bereiten.
English meaning
Headache
Synonym
Sorge, Grübelei
German example
Die Finanzkrise bereitete ihm großes Kopfzerbrechen.
English example
The financial crisis gave him a lot of headache.
Type
Noun
Article
das
Singular Form
das Kopfzerbrechen
Plural Form
None

Example sentences with “Kopfzerbrechen”

  1. Das Problem bereitet mir Kopfzerbrechen. (The problem is giving me a headache/is worrying me.)

Frequently asked questions

Is this a real headache?

No, 'Kopfzerbrechen' is strictly metaphorical for worrying.