This is the 8667th most frequent German word.
kotow
The German word "kotow" is not standard; it may be a misspelling or confusion with the English term "kowtow," meaning to act in a subservient or sycophantic manner.
Here, 'kotow' is used as a verb to describe the act of kneeling and bowing deeply in a subservient manner, culturally referencing an act of showing respect or submission.
Der Schüler musste kotow machen, um den Lehrer um Verzeihung zu bitten.
The student had to kotow to ask the teacher for forgiveness.
In this sentence, 'kotow' is a noun referring to the ceremonial act of bowing deeply as a form of obeisance and respect.
Im alten China wurde der Brauch des Kotows oft am kaiserlichen Hof praktiziert.
In ancient China, the custom of the kotow was often practiced at the imperial court.
Here, 'kotow' is used metaphorically to mean showing excessive submissiveness or deference to authority, emphasizing cultural or personal dynamics of interaction.