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Kotau machen — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • kowtow verb To kneel and bow so low that the forehead touches the ground, as a sign of deep respect or submission.

Senses

Kotau machen is used for these senses in English:

  • kowtow (historical) To kneel and bow low enough to touch one’s forehead to the ground.

kowtow — full definition

  1. verb To kneel and bow so low that the forehead touches the ground, as a sign of deep respect or submission.
  2. verb To act in an excessively submissive or obedient way toward someone.
  3. noun The act of kowtowing.

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