die Kopfhaut
scalp
The skin that covers the skull and from which hair grows.
EXAMPLE
Dieses Shampoo soll bei trockener Kopfhaut helfen.
This shampoo is supposed to help with a dry scalp.
die Kopfhaut
scalp
die Kopfhaut, die Kopfhäute
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Kopfhaut, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Kopfhäute |
| genitive | der Kopfhaut |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Kopfhaut | die Kopfhäute |
| accusative | die Kopfhaut | die Kopfhäute |
| dative | der Kopfhaut | den Kopfhäuten |
| genitive | der Kopfhaut | der Kopfhäute |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
This word is a clear compound of 'der Kopf' (the head) and 'die Haut' (the skin). So it literally describes the skin on the head.
EXAMPLE
Eine gesunde Kopfhaut ist die Basis für gesundes Haar.
A healthy scalp is the basis for healthy hair.
Typical collocations
'Kopfhaut' (scalp) is often combined with adjectives that describe its condition. Common examples are 'trockene' (dry), 'juckende' (itchy), 'empfindliche' (sensitive), or 'fettige' (oily) Kopfhaut.
EXAMPLE
Bei Kälte leide ich oft unter juckender Kopfhaut.
In cold weather, I often suffer from an itchy scalp.
Common verbs
In connection with care, the verbs 'massieren' (to massage), 'pflegen' (to care for), and 'schonen' (to be gentle on) are often used.
EXAMPLE
Man sollte die Kopfhaut beim Waschen sanft massieren.
You should gently massage the scalp when washing your hair.
In real life
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