English–German

“header” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkɔpfˌbal/

Example

Er schoss einen Kopfball ins Tor.

He sent a header into the goal.

Illustration for Kopfball (header)

How to say “header” in German

“Header” in German is Kopfball.

An airborne football meets a player's head and changes direction during an attack, a defensive clearance, or a contest for the ball.

Full entry for Kopfball: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Kopfball

Beim Eckball versuchte er, einen Kopfball zu köpfen.

At the corner kick, he attempted a header.

Tips for using Kopfball

  • German uses Kopfball for both a headed attempt and the act of heading, while English often distinguishes a header from heading.

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