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hitzköpfig

hot-headed, impetuous, fiery

adjective HITS-koep-fikh Rare
Mind & Emotions Personality

Usage Note

hitzköpfig ('hot-headed') describes acting with fierce, poorly-controlled emotion — reacting with heat rather than cool consideration. It is similar to jähzornig but emphasises the generalised impetuous temperament rather than sudden outbursts specifically.

Examples

"Der hitzköpfige Spieler wurde nach einem Foul sofort vom Platz gestellt."

Natural Translation

The hot-headed player was sent off immediately after a foul.

Literal Translation

The hot-headed player was put off the field immediately after a foul.

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