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sich etw. in den Kopf setzen

to become stubbornly fixated on an idea or goal

Türkçe: bir fikre saplanmak

Noun
der Kopf m.
Verb
setzen
Topic
Körper und Gesundheit
Register
Neutral register

Watch out. Common mistake: confusing it with 'sich etwas merken' (to remember).

In a sentence

Which form of setzen fills the gap?

Meine Tochter ____ sich in den Kopf, alleine nach Australien zu reisen.

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Meine Tochter setzt sich in den Kopf, alleine nach Australien zu reisen.

How it is used

Means to become stubbornly fixated on an idea or goal. Neutral register. Used when a friend insists on an unrealistic plan despite advice. Common mistake: confusing it with 'sich etwas merken' (to remember).

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