Köpper

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German

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Alternative forms

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  • Köpfer (parts of southern Germany)

Etymology

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From Kopp, the Low and Central German form of standard Kopf ("head").

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /kœpɐ/
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Noun

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Köpper m (strong, genitive Köppers, plural Köpper)

  1. (colloquial, regional, chiefly northern and central Germany) header (jump into water with one's head and arms ahead)
    Synonym: Kopfsprung
    Das Wasser ist nicht tief genug, um einen Köpper zu machen.
    The water isn't deep enough to take a header.

Declension

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Further reading

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