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pow-wows

/ˈpaʊwaʊz/

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noun

Ritual, Zeremonie

A ritual conducted by a Native American shaman.

Examples :

"The anthropologist studied the ancient pow-wows performed by the tribe's shaman. "

Der Anthropologe untersuchte die alten Rituale, die vom Schamanen des Stammes durchgeführt wurden.

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noun

Indianischer Schamane

A Native American shaman.

Examples :

"Context: I need a sentence about a Native American shaman (pow-wows). Sentence: Tribal elders often sought advice from the pow-wows on important community matters. "

Älteste des Stammes suchten oft Rat bei den indianischen Schamanen in wichtigen Angelegenheiten der Gemeinschaft.

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noun

Indianertreffen, Versammlung

A Native American council or meeting.

Examples :

"The tribe held regular pow-wows to discuss important community issues. "

Der Stamm hielt regelmäßige Indianertreffen ab, um wichtige Gemeinschaftsfragen zu besprechen.

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noun

Besprechungen, Zusammenkünfte

A short, private conference.

Examples :

"The teachers held several pow-wows after school to discuss the new curriculum. "

Die Lehrer hielten nach der Schule mehrere Besprechungen ab, um den neuen Lehrplan zu besprechen.

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noun

Treffen, Versammlung, Zusammenkunft

A large gathering during which Indigenous songs and dances are showcased for an audience, essentially a recital or concert. Often also doubles as a fundraiser, or can be held in conjunction with a non-indigneous fair or exhibition in order to attract a large crowd, as at the Calgary Stampede and K-Days.

Examples :

"Many families travel long distances to attend pow-wows, where they celebrate their Indigenous culture through music, dance, and community. "

Viele Familien reisen weite Strecken, um an Treffen teilzunehmen, wo sie ihre indigene Kultur durch Musik, Tanz und Gemeinschaft feiern.

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verb

Tagungen abhalten, sich versammeln

(of Native Americans) To hold a meeting; to gather together in council.

Examples :

"The tribal elders still pow-wow every month to discuss important issues facing the community. "

Die Stammesältesten halten jeden Monat immer noch Tagungen ab, um wichtige Probleme der Gemeinschaft zu besprechen.

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verb

Rituale durchführen, Zeremonien abhalten

(of Native Americans and by extension other groups, such as the Pennsylvania Dutch) To conduct a ritual in which magic is used.

Examples :

"The medicine man pow-wows to heal the sick child, chanting ancient prayers and using sacred herbs. "

Der Medizinmann führt Rituale durch, um das kranke Kind zu heilen, indem er alte Gebete rezitiert und heilige Kräuter verwendet.

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verb

Sich beraten, heimlich besprechen

To hold a private conference.

Examples :

"The teachers often pow-wow after school to discuss student progress. "

Die Lehrer beraten sich oft nach der Schule, um den Fortschritt der Schüler zu besprechen.

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