Usage examples of "head for" in English with translation to German

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The swimmer raised his head and gasped for breath. Der Schwimmer reckte den Kopf und schnappte nach Luft.
I got it through my head that my parent's strict rules were for my own benefit. I habe es endlich kapiert, dass die strengen Regeln meiner Eltern zu meinen gunsten war.
This meal would be enough for three. Diese Mahlzeit ist genug für drei Personen.
He laid his head on the pillow. Er legte den Kopf auf das Kissen.
Please wait here for a while. Bitte warte hier ein wenig.
He has the habit of scratching his head. Er hat die Angewohnheit, sich am Kopf zu kratzen.
Economic development is important for Africa. Die wirtschaftliche Entwicklung ist wichtig für Afrika.
The ball hit him on the left side of the head. Der Ball traf ihn an der linken Seite seines Kopfs.
We must make up for lost time. Wir müssen die verlorene Zeit aufholen.
The hotel is looking for a new head receptionist. Das Hotel sucht einen neuen Empfangschef.
It is difficult for me to pronounce the word. Es fällt mir schwer, das Wort auszusprechen.
She lifted up her head and looked at him. Sie hob den Kopf und sah ihn an.
Two hundred fifty kilograms is an extraordinary weight even for a sumo wrestler. Zweihunderfünfzig Kilogramm sind sogar für einen Sumoringer ein außergewöhnliches Gewicht.
You should have your head examined. Du solltest deinen Kopf untersuchen lassen.
I bought it for about twelve dollars. Ich habe es für zwölf Dollar gekauft.
Her head was bursting with new ideas. Ihr Kopf sprudelte über vor neuen Ideen.
She blamed him for all her problems. Sie gab ihm die Schuld für all ihre Probleme.
She'll rip my head off. Sie wird mir den Kopf abreißen.
I'm going to be late for school! Ich werde zu spät zur Schule kommen!
She lay her head on my chest so she could listen to my heartbeat. Sie legte ihren Kopf auf meine Brust, um meinen Herzschlag zu hören.
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