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potlatch

/ˈpɒtlætʃ/ /ˈpɑtˌlætʃ/

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noun

Потлач

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. "

Семья устроила большой потлач в честь выпускного своей дочери, раздавая ценные одеяла и резные изделия всем присутствующим.

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noun

Общая трапеза, потлак

(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. "

В эту субботу в нашем районе будет общая трапеза; все приносят блюдо, чтобы поделиться на пикнике.

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verb

Дарить, преподносить

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. "

Во время празднования вождь подарит общине одеяла и инструменты.

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verb

Проводить потлач, участвовать в потлаче

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. "

Семья решила провести потлач, чтобы отпраздновать выпуск дочери и почтить память своих предков.

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