verbeugung

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noun

to bend at the waist as a respectful greeting or ritual

In the dojang, students bow to the flags, instructor, and training partners.

Examples

Die Schüler machen zu Beginn eine Verbeugung zu den Flaggen.
Students bow toward the flags at the start of class.
Machen Sie vor und nach Übungen eine Verbeugung zum Partner.
Always bow to your partner before and after drills.
Er vergaß die Verbeugung und der Trainer erinnerte ihn sanft.
He forgot to bow and the instructor reminded him gently.

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