köpfen
Translation
to head (a ball), to behead
Examples
Der Spieler köpfte den Ball ins Tor.
The player headed the ball into the goal.
Der Henker köpfte den Verurteilten.
The executioner beheaded the convict.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to head (sth.) The striker headed the ball.
((sb.)) to behead (sb.) They beheaded the king.
Similar Words
Synonyms (sports): nicken (to nod); Synonyms (kill): enthaupten (to decapitate)
Etymology
Derived from the noun 'Kopf' (head).
Memory Tips
Think of the two actions involving the 'Kopf' (head): using it (to head a ball) or removing it (to behead).