dickköpfig
pigheaded, stubborn, headstrong
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ˈdɪkˌkœpfɪç/
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Cultural Note
Dickköpfig literally means 'thick-headed.' It's a colorful, informal way to call someone stubborn. The noun 'Dickkopf' (thick-head/stubborn person) is often used affectionately for children or partners who won't budge.
📝 Example Sentences
Du bist manchmal so dickköpfig!
You are so pigheaded sometimes!
Er ist ein dickköpfiges Kind.
He is a headstrong child.
Dickköpfig zu sein kann Stärke und Schwäche zugleich sein.
Being stubborn can be both a strength and a weakness.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | dickköpfig |
| comparative | dickköpfiger |
| predicative | dickköpfig |
| superlative | am dickköpfigsten |