der Pop
pop
A style of popular music characterized by catchy melodies and simple structures. Short form of Popmusik.
EXAMPLE
Madonna gilt als die „Queen of Pop“.
Madonna is considered the 'Queen of Pop'.
der Pop
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Meanings
der Pop
bottom
Colloquial, often used in children's language, for the buttocks.
EXAMPLE
Das Kind ist beim Spielen auf den Pop gefallen.
The child fell on his bottom while playing.
Usage tips
Context clue
The two meanings can be distinguished easily from context. If it's about music, bands, or songs, it refers to the music genre. If it's about the body, falls, or children, it refers to the buttocks.
EXAMPLE
Im Radio läuft den ganzen Tag nur Pop.
The radio plays nothing but pop all day.
Word family
'Pop' is the basis for many familiar words related to music. These include 'Popmusik' (pop music), 'Popsong' (pop song), 'Popstar' (pop star), or 'Popkultur' (pop culture).
EXAMPLE
Dieser Popsong war im Sommer ein großer Hit.
This pop song was a big hit in the summer.
Use without an article
When talking about the music genre in general, 'Pop' is often used without an article, similar to 'Rock', 'Jazz', or 'Klassik' (classical music).
EXAMPLE
Hörst du lieber Pop oder Rock?
Do you prefer listening to pop or rock?
Register and style
The meaning 'Gesäß' (buttocks) is very colloquial and is often used in children's language. In formal situations, the word is inappropriate.
EXAMPLE
„Aua, ich bin auf den Pop gefallen!“, rief das kleine Mädchen.
'Ouch, I fell on my bottom!' cried the little girl.
Compare with
Pop vs Po
bottom / Po
Pop and Po can both colloquially refer to the buttocks. Pop often sounds more child-oriented or family-oriented, while Po is the more common colloquial term. So Po is usually appropriate in general conversation, while Pop can also be used in familiar conversation with children.
Pop
Die Mutter tröstet ihr kleines Kind: Du bist nur auf den Pop gefallen.
The mother comforts her small child: You only fell on your bottom.
Po
Die Ärztin fragt die erwachsene Patientin, ob der Po nach dem Sturz noch schmerzt.
The doctor asks the adult patient whether her bottom still hurts after the fall.
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