Kopfüber Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Kopfüber" is mainly used as adverb meaning "headfirst", "headlong" or "upside down". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "kopfüber"

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Meanings of "kopfüber" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Headfirst, with the head leading"

"Kopfüber", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er sprang kopfüber ins Wasser.He jumped headfirst into the water.
  2. Die Katze fiel kopfüber vom Baum.The cat fell headfirst from the tree.
  3. Sie rannte kopfüber in das Abenteuer.She ran headlong into the adventure.

2.) "Upside down, inverted"

"Kopfüber", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Bild hängt kopfüber an der Wand.The picture hangs upside down on the wall.
  2. Der Schmetterling klebt kopfüber am Ast.The butterfly clings upside down to the branch.
  3. Die Fledermaus schläft kopfüber.The bat sleeps upside down.
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