No. 423 in German
kopf
Head.
In a sentence
Er hat einen scharfen Kopf für Mathematik.
He has a sharp mind for mathematics.
Here, 'Kopf' metaphorically refers to 'mind' or 'intelligence'.
Sie hat sich am Kopf gestoßen.
She hit her head.
In this sentence, 'Kopf' refers to the literal head, the physical part of the body.
Das Problem geht mir nicht aus dem Kopf.
The problem doesn't leave my mind.
Here 'Kopf' is used to metaphorically signify the mind or thoughts, especially related to memory or concern.
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