der Schwachkopf

dimwit, fool

Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation

/ˈʃvaxˌkɔpf/

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Cultural Note

Schwachkopf (literally 'weak-head') is a mild insult implying someone is not thinking clearly. It's less vulgar than 'Idiot' but still dismissive. German has many creative head-based insults: Dummkopf, Hohlkopf, Wirrkopf.

📝 Example Sentences

So ein Schwachkopf!

What a dimwit!

Sei kein Schwachkopf, denk nach!

Don't be a fool, think!

Nur ein Schwachkopf würde das glauben.

Only a fool would believe that.

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