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potlatch

/ˈpɒtlætʃ/ /ˈpɑtˌlætʃ/

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noun

Potlatsch

A ceremony amongst certain indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest in which gifts are bestowed upon guests and personal property is destroyed in a show of generosity and wealth.

Examples :

"The family held a large potlatch to celebrate their daughter's graduation, giving away valuable blankets and carvings to everyone who attended. "

Die Familie veranstaltete einen großen Potlatsch, um den Abschluss ihrer Tochter zu feiern, und verschenkte wertvolle Decken und Schnitzereien an alle, die daran teilnahmen.

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noun

Gemeinschaftsessen, Potluck

(chiefly Alaska) A communal meal to which guests bring dishes to share; a potluck.

Examples :

"Our neighborhood is having a potlatch this Saturday; everyone is bringing a dish to share at the picnic. "

Unsere Nachbarschaft veranstaltet diesen Samstag ein Gemeinschaftsessen; jeder bringt ein Gericht mit, das beim Picknick geteilt wird.

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verb

Geben, verschenken

To give; especially, to give as a gift during a potlatch ceremony.

Examples :

"During the celebration, the chief will potlatch blankets and tools to the community. "

Während der Feier wird der Häuptling Decken und Werkzeuge an die Gemeinschaft verschenken.

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verb

Ein Potlatch abhalten, an einem Potlatch teilnehmen

To carry out or take part in a potlatch ceremony.

Examples :

"The family decided to potlatch to celebrate their daughter's graduation and honor their ancestors. "

Die Familie beschloss, ein Potlatch abzuhalten, um die Abschlussfeier ihrer Tochter zu feiern und ihre Vorfahren zu ehren.

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