coconut
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coconut
The large, hard fruit of the coconut palm, with a brown, fibrous shell, white flesh, and a liquid filling (coconut water).
Er schlug die Kokosnuss mit einem Stein auf, um an das Fruchtfleisch zu gelangen.
He cracked open the coconut with a stone to get to the flesh.
The word is simply made up of 'Kokos' (coconut) and 'Nuss' (nut). Although botanically it is not a true nut, the fruit is called this in German.
Eine Kokosnuss ist schwerer als man denkt.
A coconut is heavier than you think.
Because the shell is very hard, 'Kokosnuss' (coconut) is often used with verbs such as 'knacken' (to crack), 'öffnen' (to open), or 'aufschlagen' (to crack open).
Es ist gar nicht so einfach, eine Kokosnuss ohne Werkzeug zu knacken.
It's not at all easy to crack a coconut without tools.
The word element 'Kokos-' (coconut) is used for many products made from the fruit, for example 'Kokosmilch' (coconut milk), 'Kokoswasser' (coconut water), 'Kokosöl' (coconut oil), or 'Kokosraspeln' (shredded coconut).
Für den Kuchen brauchen wir noch Kokosraspeln.
We still need shredded coconut for the cake.
The use of 'Kokosnuss' (coconut) for the human head is purely colloquial and is usually used humorously or ironically.
Setz einen Helm auf, um deine Kokosnuss zu schützen!
Put on a helmet to protect your head!
head
'der Kopf' and 'die Kokosnuss' can both mean the human head. 'Kopf' is the normal word for the body part. In this meaning, 'Kokosnuss' is colloquial and joking. It often emphasizes that the head seems hard or round. It is more likely to be used in casual conversations, not in serious or formal situations. If you want to speak clearly and neutrally, 'Kopf' is the right choice.
Setz den Helm auf deine Kokosnuss, bevor du losfährst.
Put the helmet on your head before you set off.
Idas Kopf ist nach dem Unterricht ganz voll mit neuen Informationen.
After class, Ida's head is completely full of new information.