Powwow
The English phrase "pow wow" is translated into German as Powwow.
Powwow refers to a social gathering or ceremony held by Native American people.
Did you know?
- In German, the word Powwow is treated as an exoticism, often appearing in academic texts regarding ethnology rather than in everyday conversation.
- While English speakers use 'pow wow' as a verb to mean 'to get together', German speakers almost never use powwowen to describe a meeting.
- When writing about the event in German, you must capitalize Powwow because all nouns in German are capitalized, regardless of whether they are borrowed from English.
Examples in context
- Wir besuchen morgen ein Powwow.We are visiting a powwow tomorrow.
- Das Powwow findet im Sommer statt.The powwow takes place in the summer.
- Sie tanzen bei dem Powwow.They are dancing at the powwow.
Example conversation
Maximilian and Laura are talking about their travel plans.
- MaximilianMöchtest du mit mir zum Powwow gehen?Would you like to go to the powwow with me?
- LauraJa, das klingt sehr interessant.Yes, that sounds very interesting.
- MaximilianIch habe Tickets für das Powwow gekauft.I bought tickets for the powwow.
- LauraDas ist toll, danke Maximilian!That is great, thanks Maximilian!
