baldy / bald head
der Glatzkopf, die Glatzköpfe
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baldy
A colloquial, usually humorous or derogatory term for a man who is bald or has very little hair on his head.
Der Glatzkopf vor mir versperrte mir die Sicht auf die Bühne.
The baldy in front of me blocked my view of the stage.
bald head
A bare head with no hair or very little hair left growing on it.
Im Sommer schützt er seinen Glatzkopf mit einer Mütze vor der Sonne.
In summer, he protects his bald head from the sun with a cap.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Glatzköpfe |
| genitive | des Glatzkopfes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Glatzkopf | die Glatzköpfe |
| accusative | den Glatzkopf | die Glatzköpfe |
| dative | dem Glatzkopf | den Glatzköpfen |
| genitive | des Glatzkopfes des Glatzkopfs | der Glatzköpfe |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Glatzkopf' (baldy / bald head) is made up of 'Glatze' (bald head) and 'Kopf' (head). The final -e of 'Glatze' is dropped: 'Glatz-' + 'Kopf' form a term for both a bald head and a bald person.
Der Glatzkopf saß ganz vorne im Zuschauerraum.
The baldy sat right at the front of the auditorium.
'Glatzkopf' (baldy / bald head) is colloquial and can sound humorous, but also mocking or insulting. Use it with care, especially when addressing someone directly.
Die Bemerkung über den Glatzkopf kam bei ihm überhaupt nicht gut an.
The remark about the baldy did not go down well with him at all.
The word often appears with a definite article when identifying a person by their appearance. It is often followed by expressions of place or relative clauses that specify which 'Glatzkopf' (baldy) is meant.
Der Glatzkopf an der Bar sprach gerade mit dem Kellner.
The baldy at the bar was talking to the waiter.
