dickköpfig
stubborn
Unwilling to change one's opinion or decision.
EXAMPLE
Er ist so dickköpfig, dass er trotz aller guten Argumente nicht nachgibt.
He is so stubborn that he won't give in despite all the good arguments.
dickköpfig
stubborn
dickköpfig – dickköpfiger – am dickköpfigsten
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry dickköpfig, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | dickköpfig |
|---|---|
| comparative | dickköpfiger |
| superlative | am dickköpfigsten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Word structure
'Dickköpfig' (stubborn) combines 'dick' (thick) with 'köpfig' (headed), creating the image of a 'dicker Kopf' (thick head). This image helps you remember the figurative meaning: someone sticks to their own opinion.
EXAMPLE
Sein dickköpfiges Verhalten machte die gemeinsame Arbeit schwierig.
His stubborn behavior made working together difficult.
Typical collocations
'Dickköpfig' (stubborn) often appears with verbs such as 'sein' (to be), 'bleiben' (to remain), or 'sich zeigen' (to prove to be). It often describes a person who sticks to their decision despite arguments or problems.
EXAMPLE
Sie blieb dickköpfig und wollte den Plan nicht ändern.
She remained stubborn and refused to change the plan.
Negative connotation
'Dickköpfig' (stubborn) is clearly judgmental and usually conveys disapproval. It is therefore particularly suitable for situations in which someone is criticized for refusing to accept a compromise.
EXAMPLE
Er war so dickköpfig, dass er keinen einzigen Vorschlag ernst nahm.
He was so stubborn that he didn't take a single suggestion seriously.
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