pose
die Pose, die Posen
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pose
A particular body position, often assumed deliberately, for example for a photo, a painting, or while modeling.
Das Model nahm für den Fotografen eine selbstbewusste Pose ein.
The model struck a confident pose for the photographer.
pose
An artificial or affected way of behaving that is meant to impress others or create a certain effect.
Seine ganze Bescheidenheit ist nur Pose, um sympathisch zu wirken.
All his modesty is just a pose to seem likable.
float
A floating object on a fishing line that shows when a fish has bitten. Synonymous with a fishing float or bobber.
Plötzlich zuckte die Pose und tauchte unter Wasser.
Suddenly the float twitched and dipped underwater.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Posen |
| genitive | der Pose |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Pose | die Posen |
| accusative | die Pose | die Posen |
| dative | der Pose | den Posen |
| genitive | der Pose | der Posen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Posen |
| genitive | der Pose |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Pose | die Posen |
| accusative | die Pose | die Posen |
| dative | der Pose | den Posen |
| genitive | der Pose | der Posen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The verb related to 'Pose' is 'posieren' (to pose). It means to assume a particular body position for a photo or picture.
Die Touristen posierten vor dem Brandenburger Tor.
The tourists posed in front of the Brandenburg Gate.
To express that someone assumes a body position, fixed expressions like 'eine Pose einnehmen' (to assume a pose) or the colloquial 'sich in Pose werfen' (to strike a pose) are used.
Für das Familienfoto nahmen alle eine lustige Pose ein.
For the family photo, everyone struck a funny pose.
In its figurative meaning, 'Pose' describes fake, affected behavior. This is often reinforced by words like 'nur' (just) or 'reine' (pure) to emphasize the artificiality.
Seine Freundlichkeit ist nur eine Pose, um bei den Kunden gut anzukommen.
His friendliness is just a pose to go over well with the customers.
You can clearly recognize the meaning 'float on a fishing line' from the context. Words like 'Angeln' (fishing), 'Fisch' (fish), 'anbeißen' (to bite), or 'untertauchen' (to dip underwater) point to this specific meaning.
Der Angler starrte konzentriert auf die Pose im Wasser.
The angler stared intently at the float in the water.
posture / attitude
Haltung and Pose both refer to a body position. Haltung generally means the way someone holds their body, whereas Pose refers to a specific position, often deliberately adopted for a picture or effect. Use Haltung for body position in general and Pose for a deliberate presentation.
Vor dem Foto nahm die Trainerin eine auffällige Pose ein.
Before the photo was taken, the trainer struck a striking pose.
Vor dem Foto korrigierte die Trainerin seine aufrechte Haltung.
Before the photo was taken, the trainer corrected his upright posture.
