der Schädel
Translation
skull, head
Examples
Der Arzt untersuchte den Schädel des Patienten.
The doctor examined the patient's skull.
Mir brummt der Schädel.
My head is throbbing.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.dat)) brummt der Schädel sb.'s head is throbbing My head is throbbing from the noise.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kopf (head), Todeskopf (death's head)
Etymology
From Old High German 'scedala'. Cognate with the English word 'skull'.
Memory Tips
Sounds a bit like 'shield'. The skull is the shield for your brain.