No. 11,092 in Russian
головой
The Russian word "головой" means "with (the) head" or "by (the) head," often indicating the use or involvement of the head.
In a sentence
Он покачал головой в знак несогласия.
He shook his head as a sign of disagreement.
In this sentence, 'головой' (by one's head) is used to indicate an action performed using the head, specifically shaking it as a gesture.
Она думала головой, а не сердцем.
She thought with her head, not with her heart.
Here, 'головой' signifies using one’s head metaphorically to denote logical thinking as opposed to emotional reasoning.
Ударился головой о дверь.
He hit his head against the door.
In this context, 'головой' means 'with his head,' describing a physical action or impact involving the head.
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