der Scheitel, –
parting · part
The German word "Scheitel" is a noun with several related meanings:
- Crest or peak: e.g., the highest point of a wave or roof.
- Parting in hair: the line where the hair is divided on the scalp.
It is not a compound word, and "Scheitel" itself means this top or dividing line.
Similar words:
- Gipfel (summit/peak) — more commonly used for mountains or figurative "high points".
- Scheitelpunkt (vertex) — in geometry, more technical for peak point.
Difference:
- "Scheitel" often refers to smaller scale points (hair parting or wave crest).
- "Gipfel" is used for larger natural or metaphorical summits.
- "Scheitelpunkt" is a precise term in math/science for a vertex or turning point.
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Examples
Der Scheitel seines Haares war perfekt gezogen.noun
The parting of his hair was perfectly done.
Ich habe einen Scheitel in der Mitte gemacht.noun
I made a part in the middle.
An seinem Scheitel sieht man einige graue Haare.noun
At his parting you can see some gray hairs.
Der Friseur hat den Scheitel auf die rechte Seite gekämmt.noun
The hairdresser combed the parting to the right side.
Ist der Scheitel deiner Frisur natürlich oder gestylt?noun
Is the parting of your hairstyle natural or styled?
Der Stylist empfiehlt einen neuen Scheitel für mehr Volumen.noun
The stylist recommends a new part for more volume.
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