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pose in German

pose in German is Pose, legen, stellen — pose means to hold a particular position of the body, often for a photo or painting.

pose in German

Pose
noun
Position, posture, arrangement (especially of the human body).
legen
verb
(transitive) To place in an attitude or fixed position, for the sake of effect.
stellen
verb
(transitive) To place in an attitude or fixed position, for the sake of effect.
stellen
verb
(transitive) To ask; to set (a test, quiz, riddle, etc.).
posieren
verb
(intransitive) To assume or maintain a pose; to strike an attitude.

What does "pose" mean?

  1. verb To hold a particular position of the body, often for a photo or painting.
    "The twins posed on the beach while their father took photos."
  2. verb To present or create a problem, risk, or question.
    "The broken stairs pose a danger to anyone using the building."
  3. verb To pretend to be someone or something else, usually to deceive.
    "He posed as a plumber to get inside the house."
  4. noun A particular position of the body, or an affected, showy manner.
    "The yoga teacher showed us a simple pose for stretching the back."
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pose in a sentence

  • The twins posed on the beach while their father took photos.
  • The models posed for the camera on the rooftop.
  • The broken stairs pose a danger to anyone using the building.
  • Rising sea levels pose a serious threat to coastal towns.

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What is "pose" in German?
"pose" in German is Pose, legen, stellen. pose means: To hold a particular position of the body, often for a photo or painting.
How do you use "pose" in a sentence?
Example: "The twins posed on the beach while their father took photos." In German, "pose" is Pose, legen, stellen.
Are there other ways to say "pose" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "pose": Pose, legen, stellen, posieren.
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