kowtow in Danish
kowtow in Danish is koutou, kowtow, knæle — kowtow means to kneel and bow so low that the forehead touches the ground, as a sign of deep respect or submission.
kowtow in Danish
koutou
The act of kowtowing.
kowtow
The act of kowtowing.
knæle
(historical) To kneel and bow low enough to touch one’s forehead to the ground.
prostrere
(historical) To kneel and bow low enough to touch one’s forehead to the ground.
føje
(figuratively) To grovel, act in a very submissive manner; to show obeisance to (someone or something) in such a manner; to bow.
give efter
(figuratively) To grovel, act in a very submissive manner; to show obeisance to (someone or something) in such a manner; to bow.
krybe til korset
(figuratively) To grovel, act in a very submissive manner; to show obeisance to (someone or something) in such a manner; to bow.
underkaste sig
(figuratively) To grovel, act in a very submissive manner; to show obeisance to (someone or something) in such a manner; to bow.
What does "kowtow" mean?
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verb To kneel and bow so low that the forehead touches the ground, as a sign of deep respect or submission.
"Officials once had to kowtow before the emperor."
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verb To act in an excessively submissive or obedient way toward someone.
"He refused to kowtow to his boss's unreasonable demands."
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noun The act of kowtowing.
"The ambassador performed the traditional kowtow."
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kowtow in a sentence
- Officials once had to kowtow before the emperor.
- He refused to kowtow to his boss's unreasonable demands.
- The company was accused of kowtowing to its biggest investor.
- The ambassador performed the traditional kowtow.
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What is "kowtow" in Danish?
"kowtow" in Danish is koutou, kowtow, knæle. kowtow means: To kneel and bow so low that the forehead touches the ground, as a sign of deep respect or submission.
How do you use "kowtow" in a sentence?
Example: "Officials once had to kowtow before the emperor." In Danish, "kowtow" is koutou, kowtow, knæle.
Are there other ways to say "kowtow" in Danish?
Yes — Danish has 8 translations listed for "kowtow": koutou, kowtow, knæle, prostrere, føje, give efter.
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