A1 Idiom Neutral

Den Kopf in den Sand stecken.

Bury one's head in sand

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Meaning

To ignore a problem, hoping it will go away.

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Cultural Background

Used frequently in political cartoons to mock politicians who ignore public opinion. The phrase is so common that it is understood in almost every Western culture.

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Grammar Tip

Remember to use the accusative case for 'den Kopf' and 'den Sand'.

Meaning

To ignore a problem, hoping it will go away.

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Grammar Tip

Remember to use the accusative case for 'den Kopf' and 'den Sand'.

Test Yourself

Complete the phrase.

Du solltest nicht den Kopf in den ____ stecken.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Sand

The idiom is 'den Kopf in den Sand stecken'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the phrase. Fill Blank A1

Du solltest nicht den Kopf in den ____ stecken.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Sand

The idiom is 'den Kopf in den Sand stecken'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It is direct, but not necessarily rude. It depends on your tone.

Related Phrases

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Vogel-Strauß-Politik

specialized form

Ostrich policy

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Die Augen verschließen

synonym

To close one's eyes

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