Verbeugung — meaning in English
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English meaning
- bow noun A weapon made from a curved piece of flexible material strung with a cord, used to shoot arrows.
- homage noun A show of special respect or honour towards someone.
- obeisance noun Demonstration of an obedient attitude, especially by bowing deeply; a deep bow which demonstrates such an attitude.
Senses
Verbeugung is used for these senses in English:
- bow A gesture, usually showing respect, made by inclining the head or bending forward at the waist; a reverence
- homage (countable) An artistic work imitating another in a flattering style.
- obeisance Demonstration of an obedient attitude, especially by bowing deeply; a deep bow which demonstrates such an attitude.
bow — full definition
- noun A weapon made from a curved piece of flexible material strung with a cord, used to shoot arrows.
- noun A rod strung with hair, used to play a stringed instrument.
- noun A knot with two loops, often used for decoration or to tie laces.
- verb To bend forward at the waist, or lower the head, as a sign of respect or greeting.
- verb To give in or stop resisting.