No. 10,663 in German
reverenz
"Reverenz" in English refers to "reverence" or "a display of respect or homage."
In a sentence
Der Schüler machte eine tiefe Reverenz vor der Lehrerin.
The student made a deep bow before the teacher.
Here, 'Reverenz' is used to indicate a physical act of bowing as a sign of respect and homage.
Die Rede war voller Reverenz gegenüber den Errungenschaften des Teams.
The speech was full of reverence towards the achievements of the team.
In this case, 'Reverenz' conveys a sense of verbal respect and admiration expressed through speech.
Das Gemälde zeigt eine klare Reverenz an den Stil der Renaissance.
The painting shows a clear reverence to the style of the Renaissance.
Here, 'Reverenz' is used in an artistic context, showing homage or influence from the Renaissance period in the painting's style.
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