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rasta
The German word "Rasta" refers to "Rastafarian" or aspects related to Rastafarian culture, including the hairstyle "dreadlocks."
In a sentence
Das Mädchen trägt Rasta-Zöpfe.
The girl wears Rasta braids.
In this sentence, "Rasta" is used as an adjective derived from Rastafarian culture, describing a style of braiding.
Er ist ein großer Fan der Rasta-Musik.
He is a big fan of Rasta music.
Here, "Rasta" describes a genre of music related to Rastafarian traditions.
Die Athleten rasten nach dem Wettbewerb aus.
The athletes lost their temper after the competition.
In this sentence, "rasten" is a verb meaning to lose one's temper or behave frantically, unrelated to "Rasta".
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