headscarf
das Kopftuch, die Kopftücher
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headscarf
A scarf worn on the head for fashion, cultural, religious, or practical reasons.
Im Sommer trägt sie oft ein buntes Kopftuch als Schutz vor der Sonne.
In summer, she often wears a colorful headscarf to protect herself from the sun.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Kopftücher |
| genitive | des Kopftuches |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Kopftuch | die Kopftücher |
| accusative | das Kopftuch | die Kopftücher |
| dative | dem Kopftuch | den Kopftüchern |
| genitive | des Kopftuches des Kopftuchs | der Kopftücher |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word is structured very logically: it consists of 'der Kopf' (the head) and 'das Tuch' (the cloth/scarf). So it is literally a cloth for the head.
Sie band sich ein Tuch um den Kopf, um ihre Haare zu schützen.
She tied a scarf around her head to protect her hair.
In connection with a headscarf, the verbs 'tragen' (to wear), 'tragen' (to wear), 'umbinden' (to tie around), or 'anlegen' (to put on) are often used.
Aus religiösen Gründen trägt sie ein Kopftuch.
She wears a headscarf for religious reasons.
A headscarf can have different functions. It can be a fashion accessory, practical protection against sun or cold, or a symbol of religious or cultural identity.
Die Bäuerin trug bei der Feldarbeit ein einfaches Kopftuch.
The farmer wore a simple headscarf while working in the fields.
veil
Kopftuch and Schleier are fabrics that can be worn on the head. A Kopftuch covers the head, for example for religious or practical reasons. A Schleier is usually made of thin fabric and can also cover the face or be part of a headdress.
Ihr Kopftuch bedeckt die Haare, aber ihr Gesicht bleibt frei.
Her headscarf covers her hair, but her face remains uncovered.
Ihr dünner Schleier bedeckt auch einen Teil ihres Gesichts.
Her thin veil also covers part of her face.
