No. 8,646 in German
kopfmensch
A "kopfmensch" is a person who primarily relies on logic and reason over emotions when making decisions.
In a sentence
Der Geschäftsführer ist ein typischer Kopfmensch und trifft Entscheidungen vor allem rational.
The manager is a typical head person and makes decisions primarily rationally.
The word 'kopfmensch' is used to describe someone who is rational and analytical in their decision-making approach.
Manchmal sollte ein Kopfmensch auch auf seine Intuition hören.
Sometimes a head person should also listen to their intuition.
Here, 'kopfmensch' emphasizes the tendency of being overly analytical and the potential benefit of incorporating intuition.
Obwohl sie als Kopfmensch gilt, zeigt sie oft viel Empathie in ihren Interaktionen.
Although she is considered a head person, she often shows a lot of empathy in her interactions.
In this context, 'kopfmensch' highlights the contrast between rational thinking and emotional behavior.
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