powwow

• Substantiv, das ein Treffen oder eine Besprechung bezeichnet, oft informell, zum Zweck der Beratung oder Diskussion; historisch auch für einen Rat oder eine Zusammenkunft der amerikanischen Ureinwohner verwendet.

A noun referring to a meeting or conference, often informal, for discussion or consultation; historically also used for a council involving Native Americans.

1. Quick private meetingB2informal

   An informal, often brief discussion or conference among a small group of people.

   Kurze Besprechung

   • The team had a quick powwow before the presentation.
   • Let's have a powwow to discuss the new schedule.
   • They held a short powwow in the hallway to resolve the issue.

   Synonymechatconfabconferenceconsultationdiscussionhuddlemeetingparley

2. Native American councilB2formalamerican

   A traditional gathering or council of Native American people for discussion, decision-making, or ceremonial purposes.

   Rat der amerikanischen Ureinwohner

   • The elders called a powwow to discuss the tribe's future.
   • Many tribes gather annually for a large powwow.
   • The powwow included dancing, singing, and important discussions.

   Synonymeassemblyceremonyconferencecouncilgatheringmeeting

• Eine Besprechung oder Beratung abhalten, oft um Entscheidungen zu treffen oder sich zu beraten; ursprünglich aus der Kultur der amerikanischen Ureinwohner.

A verb meaning to hold a meeting or discussion, often for the purpose of deliberation or decision-making; originally from Native American culture.

1. Hold a meeting or discussionB2informalamerican

   To gather and have a meeting, discussion, or conference, often informal.

   Ein Treffen abhalten

   • The team powwowed to decide on the next steps for the project.
   • We need to powwow about the budget before the end of the month.
   • They powwowed in the break room to resolve the issue.

   Synonymeconferconsultconvenedeliberatediscusshuddlemeetparley