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head covering
A general term for anything worn on the head to protect oneself from sun, cold, or rain, for fashion reasons, or as part of a uniform or religious requirement.
Ein Hut, eine Mütze und ein Kopftuch sind alles Arten von Kopfbedeckungen.
A hat, a cap, and a headscarf are all types of head coverings.
The word is a compound made up of 'Kopf' (head) and 'Bedeckung' (covering). A 'Bedeckung' (covering) is something derived from the verb 'bedecken' (to cover). So the meaning is literally: something that covers the head.
Aus religiösen Gründen trägt sie eine Kopfbedeckung.
For religious reasons, she wears a head covering.
'Kopfbedeckung' (head covering) is a very general and rather formal term. It is often found in regulations, rules, or official descriptions. In everyday life, most people instead say 'Hut' (hat), 'Mütze' (cap / beanie), or 'Kappe' (cap).
In diesem Bereich des Museums ist das Tragen von Kopfbedeckungen nicht gestattet.
In this area of the museum, wearing head coverings is not permitted.
The most common verbs used with 'Kopfbedeckung' (head covering) are 'eine Kopfbedeckung tragen' (to wear a head covering), 'aufsetzen' (to put it on), and 'abnehmen' (to take it off).
Beim Betreten des Gebäudes müssen Sie Ihre Kopfbedeckung abnehmen.
When entering the building, you must take off your head covering.
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'der Hut' and 'die Kopfbedeckung' belong to the same area. 'Kopfbedeckung' is the general term for anything you wear on your head: a hat, cap, helmet, scarf, or beanie. 'Hut' is only one specific type of head covering, usually with a fixed shape and a brim. Learners may confuse the words because every hat is a head covering. But not every head covering is a hat. If you mean exactly this type, say 'Hut'; if the type does not matter or is unknown, say 'Kopfbedeckung'.
Im Labor müssen alle Besucher eine Kopfbedeckung tragen.
In the laboratory, all visitors must wear a head covering.
Herr Hofmann nimmt im Bus seinen Hut ab.
Mr. Hofmann takes off his hat on the bus.