stubborn person
der Sturkopf, die Sturköpfe
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stubborn person
A person who stubbornly sticks to their opinion or behavior and is difficult to persuade.
Er ist ein echter Sturkopf und will den Fehler einfach nicht zugeben.
He is really pigheaded and simply refuses to admit the mistake.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Sturköpfe |
| genitive | des Sturkopfs |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Sturkopf | die Sturköpfe |
| accusative | den Sturkopf | die Sturköpfe |
| dative | dem Sturkopf | den Sturköpfen |
| genitive | des Sturkopfs des Sturkopfes | der Sturköpfe |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Sturkopf' (stubborn person) consists of 'stur' (stubborn) and 'Kopf' (head). Here, 'Kopf' figuratively refers to the whole person, not just a body part.
Dieser Sturkopf lässt sich von niemandem etwas sagen.
That stubborn person won't listen to anything anyone says.
'Sturkopf' (stubborn person) is colloquial and can sound accusatory or insulting. Among people who know each other well, it can also be meant affectionately or jokingly; the tone of voice and situation are decisive.
„Du alter Sturkopf!“, sagte sie lachend und umarmte ihren Mann.
'You stubborn old thing!' she said with a laugh and hugged her husband.
Common collocations include 'ein echter Sturkopf' (a real stubborn person), 'ein richtiger Sturkopf' (a genuine stubborn person), and 'ein unverbesserlicher Sturkopf' (an incorrigible stubborn person). These additions make the judgment especially clear.
Bei der Urlaubsplanung zeigt sich meine Schwester als richtiger Sturkopf.
When it comes to planning our vacation, my sister turns out to be really stubborn.
