poker face
das Pokerface, die Pokerfaces
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poker face
An expressionless face that prevents other people from recognizing one's feelings or intentions.
Obwohl er sehr nervös war, zeigte er am Verhandlungstisch ein perfektes Pokerface.
Although he was very nervous, he maintained a perfect poker face at the negotiating table.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Pokerfaces |
| genitive | des Pokerface |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Pokerface | die Pokerfaces |
| accusative | das Pokerface | die Pokerfaces |
| dative | dem Pokerface | den Pokerfaces |
| genitive | des Pokerface | der Pokerfaces |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The verbs 'aufsetzen' (to put on), 'zeigen' (to show), 'wahren' (to maintain), and 'behalten' (to keep) are especially often used with 'Pokerface' (poker face). These combinations describe consciously keeping one's feelings hidden.
Während der Preisverhandlung setzte die Verkäuferin ein Pokerface auf.
During the price negotiations, the saleswoman put on a poker face.
'Pokerface' (poker face) is often used outside the context of a card game, for example in negotiations, job interviews, or difficult conversations. What matters then is that other people cannot recognize someone's reaction or intention.
Bei der überraschenden Frage bewahrte der Minister ein Pokerface.
The minister maintained a poker face when faced with the surprising question.
The word belongs to generally understandable, figurative everyday language and also frequently appears in reports about negotiations, competitions, and public appearances.
Trotz der schlechten Nachricht behielt sie ein Pokerface und sprach ruhig weiter.
Despite the bad news, she kept a poker face and continued speaking calmly.
