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poise in German

poise in German is Fassung, Gleichgewicht, Gelassenheit — poise means a calm, self-assured manner; composure under pressure.

poise in German

Fassung
noun
A state of balance, equilibrium or stability.
Gleichgewicht
noun
A state of balance, equilibrium or stability.
Fassung
noun
Composure; freedom from embarrassment or affectation.
Gelassenheit
noun
Composure; freedom from embarrassment or affectation.
Ausdruck
noun
Mien; bearing or deportment of the head or body.
Haltung
noun
Mien; bearing or deportment of the head or body.
Poise
noun
(physics) A CGS unit of dynamic viscosity equal to one dyne-second per square centimetre.
Selbstsicherheit
noun
That which causes a balance; a counterweight.

What does "poise" mean?

  1. noun A calm, self-assured manner; composure under pressure.
    "She answered the hostile questions with remarkable poise."
  2. noun A state of balance or equilibrium.
    "The dancer held her poise on one foot for several seconds."
  3. verb To hold something balanced and ready, or to hang suspended.
    "The hawk poised in the air before diving."
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poise in a sentence

  • She answered the hostile questions with remarkable poise.
  • Years of stage experience gave him poise in front of a camera.
  • The dancer held her poise on one foot for several seconds.
  • The hawk poised in the air before diving.

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What is "poise" in German?

"poise" in German is Fassung, Gleichgewicht, Gelassenheit. poise means: A calm, self-assured manner; composure under pressure.

How do you use "poise" in a sentence?

Example: "She answered the hostile questions with remarkable poise." In German, "poise" is Fassung, Gleichgewicht, Gelassenheit.

Are there other ways to say "poise" in German?

Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "poise": Fassung, Gleichgewicht, Gelassenheit, Ausdruck, Haltung, Poise.

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