der Scheitel
part
The line on the head where the hair is combed in two different directions.
EXAMPLE
Er trägt seinen Scheitel immer auf der linken Seite.
He always wears his part on the left side.
der Scheitel
part / peak / crown
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Meanings
der Scheitel
peak
The highest point of a curve, mountain, wave, or arch. In mathematics, the term Scheitelpunkt is often used for this.
EXAMPLE
Nachdem wir den Scheitel des Passes erreicht hatten, ging es nur noch bergab.
After we had reached the peak of the pass, it was all downhill from there.
der Scheitel
crown
The topmost part of the human head.
EXAMPLE
Das Kind ist so gewachsen, es reicht mir schon bis zum Scheitel.
The child has grown so much that he already reaches up to the crown of my head.
Usage tips
Word family
'Der Scheitel' is related to the verb 'scheiden' (to separate). The basic idea of a dividing line or a highest point that separates two sides can be seen in all meanings.
EXAMPLE
Mit einem Kamm zog er einen geraden Scheitel.
With a comb, he made a straight part.
Context clues
When the context is hair, such as 'kämmen' (to comb) or 'Frisur' (hairstyle), it refers to the part in the hair. In the context of mountains, waves, or mathematics, it means the highest point. In connection with body height, it means the top of the head.
EXAMPLE
Er trägt einen Seitenscheitel.
He wears a side part.
Typical collocations
In connection with hairstyles, the verbs 'einen Scheitel ziehen' (to make a part) and 'einen Scheitel tragen' (to wear a part) are very common. A distinction is also made between 'Mittelscheitel' (middle part) and 'Seitenscheitel' (side part).
EXAMPLE
Sie hat sich heute einen Mittelscheitel gekämmt.
She combed her hair into a middle part today.
Fixed expression
The expression 'vom Scheitel bis zur Sohle' means 'from head to toe' or 'completely'. It is often used to describe a person or their clothing.
EXAMPLE
Er war vom Scheitel bis zur Sohle in Schwarz gekleidet.
He was dressed in black from head to toe.
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