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Kopf hoch!

[kɔp͡f hoːx]

phrase

LanguageGerman (Germany)

Meaning
  1. Keep your chin up!
  2. You use this phrase to cheer up a friend or colleague who is currently feeling discouraged or defeated.
Examples

Kopf hoch!, du wirst den nächsten Test sicher bestehen.

Keep your chin up!, you will surely pass the next test.

Kopf hoch!, es kommen bald wieder bessere Zeiten.

Keep your chin up!, better times will come again soon.

Pronunciationkɔp͡f hoːx

Registerinformal

How it is usedUsed to encourage someone who is sad or facing a difficult situation.

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