head louse
die Kopflaus, die Kopfläuse
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head louse
A small, wingless insect that lives in human scalp hair and sucks blood from the scalp. Its bites can cause itching.
Beim Durchkämmen der Haare entdeckte die Mutter eine Kopflaus.
While combing through the hair, the mother discovered a head louse.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Kopfläuse |
| genitive | der Kopflaus |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Kopflaus | die Kopfläuse |
| accusative | die Kopflaus | die Kopfläuse |
| dative | der Kopflaus | den Kopfläusen |
| genitive | der Kopflaus | der Kopfläuse |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Kopflaus' (head louse) is made up of 'Kopf' (head) and 'Laus' (louse). The base word 'Laus' refers to the insect; 'Kopf' specifies which part of the body it is found on.
Die Kopflaus wurde bei der Untersuchung des Kindes entdeckt.
The head louse was discovered during the child's examination.
Common collocations include 'eine Kopflaus entdecken' (to discover a head louse), 'Kopfläuse behandeln' (to treat head lice), and 'einen Befall mit Kopfläusen feststellen' (to diagnose an infestation of head lice). 'Nissen im Haar' (nits in the hair) is also often used in the same context.
Die Ärztin stellte einen Befall mit Kopfläusen fest.
The doctor diagnosed an infestation of head lice.
'Kopflaus' (head louse) is especially common in texts about hygiene, schools, families, and treatment. Important related words often include 'Nissen' (nits), 'Juckreiz' (itching), 'Kamm' (comb), and 'Befall' (infestation).
Weil in der Klasse Kopfläuse aufgetreten waren, untersuchte die Schule anschließend alle Kinder.
Because head lice had appeared in the class, the school subsequently examined all the children.
