Have a head for Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhɛd/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ

HAV uh HED for

UK

hæv/ /æɪ/ /hˈɛd/ /fˈɔː

HAV uh HED faw

Definition

To be naturally good at or talented in a particular activity or subject, especially something like math, business, or languages.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used in the form 'have a head for [subject]': 'have a head for numbers', 'have a head for business'. It’s not used for physical skills. Commonly a compliment; sounds natural and informal.

• Spanish: ser bueno para - tener facilidad para
• Portuguese (BR): ter facilidade para - ser bom em
• Portuguese (PT): ter facilidade para - ser bom em
• Chinese (Simplified): 擅长于 - 对...有天赋
• Chinese (Traditional): 擅長於 - 對...有天賦
• Hindi: में माहिर होना - के लिए अच्छा दिमाग होना
• Arabic: يبرع في - لديه موهبة في
• Bengali: মাথা থাকা (কোনো বিষয়ে দক্ষতা) - ভালো দক্ষতা/ক্ষমতা থাকা
• Russian: хорошо разбираться в - иметь способности к
• Japanese: 才能がある - 得意である
• Vietnamese: có năng khiếu về - giỏi về
• Korean: 재능이 있다 - 소질이 있다
• Turkish: yeteneği olmak - becerisi olmak
• Urdu: مہارت ہونا - صلاحیت ہونا
• Indonesian: punya bakat dalam - pandai dalam

Example Sentences

She has a head for numbers and loves doing math problems.

basic

Do you have a head for business?

basic

Not everyone has a head for languages.

basic

You really have a head for solving tricky puzzles!

natural

I've never had a head for directions—I always get lost.

natural

If you have a head for details, this job would suit you perfectly.

natural