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pew

/pjuː/

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noun

Kirchenbank

One of the long benches in a church, seating several persons, usually fixed to the floor and facing the chancel.

Examples :

"In many churches some pews are reserved for either clerical or liturgical officials such as canons, or for prominent families."

In vielen Kirchen sind einige Kirchenbänke entweder für Geistliche oder liturgische Würdenträger wie Kanoniker oder für prominente Familien reserviert.

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noun

Kirchenbank

An enclosed compartment in a church which provides seating for a group of people, often a prominent family.

Examples :

"Every Sunday, the mayor's family always sat in the front pew of the church. "

Jeden Sonntag saß die Familie des Bürgermeisters immer in der vorderen Kirchenbank der Kirche.

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noun

Kirchenbank, Box

Any structure shaped like a church pew, such as a stall, formerly used by money lenders, etc.; a box in a theatre; or a pen or sheepfold.

Examples :

"The antique shop had a wooden pew, perfect for displaying the old-fashioned toys. "

Der Antiquitätenladen hatte eine hölzerne Kirchenbank, perfekt für die Präsentation der altmodischen Spielzeuge.

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noun

Kirchenbank, Sitzbank

A chair; a seat.

Examples :

"Pull up a pew."

Nimm Platz auf der Kirchenbank.

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verb

Mit Kirchenbänken ausstatten

To furnish with pews.

Examples :

"The church decided to pew the new chapel with sturdy oak benches. "

Die Kirche beschloss, die neue Kapelle mit stabilen Eichenbänken auszustatten.

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interjection

Pfui, bäh

An expression of disgust in response to an unpleasant odor.

Examples :

""Pew! What's that rotten smell in the fridge?" "

Pfui! Was ist das für ein fauler Geruch im Kühlschrank?

sensation language exclamation

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interjection

Päng

Representative of the sound made by the firing of a gun.

Examples :

""Pew!" The gunshot startled the students in the classroom. "

Päng! Der Schuss erschreckte die Schüler im Klassenzimmer.

sound weapon military war action exclamation