Dutch · Body & Health
het hoofd
head
Beginnernoun
Definition
The upper part of the body.
Example
Mijn hoofd doet pijn.
My head hurts.
Etymology
'Het hoofd' originates from Old Dutch 'hōd', relating to the anatomical part of the body. This term has remained largely stable throughout the evolution of the language.
How & Where It’s Used
'Het hoofd' is used in both medical contexts and everyday language, appearing in careful and casual speech as well as in writing.