No. 421 in Danish
hovedet
The Danish word "hovedet" means "the head" in English.
In a sentence
Jeg slog hovedet mod dørkarmen.
I hit my head against the doorframe.
Here, 'hovedet' refers to the speaker's head (anatomical use).
Hun læste bogen fra hovedet til slutningen.
She read the book from beginning to end.
In this sentence, 'hovedet' metaphorically represents the 'beginning' of something, such as a text or path.
Husker du reglen? Sig den fra hovedet.
Do you remember the rule? Say it by heart.
Here, 'hovedet' denotes memorization or mental retention, as in recalling something by memory.
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