German Expression · Native
Kopf hoch
keep your chin up
Pronunciation: kopf HOHKH
Meaning
A warm phrase used to encourage someone who is discouraged.
Example
Kopf hoch, morgen sieht alles besser aus.
Keep your chin up; everything may look better tomorrow.
Practice tips
- Practice Kopf hoch 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 native-level learners.