Betonkopf

German

Etymology

From Beton +‎ Kopf, literally “concrete head”.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /beˈtɔ̃ˌkɔpf/, [beˈtɔŋˌkɔp͡f], [bə-], [-ˈtɔ̃ː-], [-ˌkɔp͡ɸ], (Austria) /beˈtoːnˌkɔpf/, [-ˈtoːn-]
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  • Hyphenation: Be‧ton‧kopf

Noun

Betonkopf m (strong, genitive Betonkopfes or Betonkopfs, plural Betonköpfe)

  1. (derogatory) a hardliner, pighead, someone who is unable or unwilling to change their mind, especially due to ideology

Declension

Declension of Betonkopf [masculine, strong]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein der Betonkopf die Betonköpfe
genitive eines des Betonkopfes, Betonkopfs der Betonköpfe
dative einem dem Betonkopf, Betonkopfe1 den Betonköpfen
accusative einen den Betonkopf die Betonköpfe

1Now rare, see notes.

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