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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.
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.
position
'die Position' and 'die Pose' can both refer to a body position. 'Position' is more neutral and describes a particular posture or placement of the body, for example in sports, training, or therapy. 'Pose' is used when the posture is assumed deliberately, often for a photo, a picture, or while modeling. For that reason, 'Pose' can seem somewhat intentional or staged. The words can be confused because both describe how someone holds their body. Remember: a 'Position' is mainly a precise body posture; a 'Pose' is usually meant to have an effect on others.
Für das Foto nimmt Anna im Park eine lustige Pose ein.
For the photo, Anna strikes a funny pose in the park.
Der Fahrer bleibt in dieser Position, weil sein Rücken weh tut.
The driver stays in this position because his back hurts.