German Expression · Intermediate
im Kopf haben
to remember, to know by heart
Pronunciation: /ɪm ˈkɔpf ˌhaːbən/
Meaning
to remember, to know by heart
Example
Das muss er gar nicht nachsehen, das hat er alles im Kopf.
He needn’t even look it up, he knows it all by heart.
Practice tips
- Practice im Kopf haben out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German expression is for intermediate-level learners.