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potlatch

/ˈpɒtlætʃ/ /ˈpɑtˌlætʃ/

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noun

포틀래치

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. "

가족은 딸의 졸업을 축하하기 위해 큰 포틀래치를 열어 참석한 모든 사람들에게 귀중한 담요와 조각품을 나누어 주었습니다.

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noun

공동 식사, 팟럭

(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. "

우리 동네는 이번 주 토요일에 팟럭을 열어요. 모두가 피크닉에서 나눌 음식을 가져올 거예요.

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verb

주다, 증여하다

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. "

축제 동안 족장은 공동체에 담요와 도구를 증여할 것입니다.

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verb

팟래치를 하다, 팟래치에 참여하다

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. "

가족은 딸의 졸업을 축하하고 조상들을 기리기 위해 팟래치를 하기로 결정했다.

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