headlong in German
headlong in German is mit dem Kopf zuerst, kopfüber, Hals über Kopf — headlong means head first, or with reckless, unrestrained speed.
headlong in German
mit dem Kopf zuerst
With the head first or down.
kopfüber
With the head first or down.
kopfüber
With an unrestrained forward motion.
Hals über Kopf
Rashly; precipitately; without deliberation; in haste, hastily.
kopfüber
Rashly; precipitately; without deliberation; in haste, hastily.
What does "headlong" mean?
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adv Head first, or with reckless, unrestrained speed.
"He dove headlong into the pool without checking the depth."
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adj Rash, hasty, or plunging forward without thinking things through.
"Her headlong decision to quit surprised everyone at the office."
headlong in a sentence
- He dove headlong into the pool without checking the depth.
- The company rushed headlong into the deal without doing its research.
- Her headlong decision to quit surprised everyone at the office.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "headlong" in German?
"headlong" in German is mit dem Kopf zuerst, kopfüber, Hals über Kopf. headlong means: Head first, or with reckless, unrestrained speed.
How do you use "headlong" in a sentence?
Example: "He dove headlong into the pool without checking the depth." In German, "headlong" is mit dem Kopf zuerst, kopfüber, Hals über Kopf.
Are there other ways to say "headlong" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "headlong": mit dem Kopf zuerst, kopfüber, Hals über Kopf.
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