Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #500
Word (Wort)

der Po

Translation (Übersetzung) butt, bottom, bum
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [poː]
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Informal
Tags (Tags)
informal body part child language
Informal word for buttocks; used in everyday speech, especially with children or among friends.

Po - German Nouns - Po Meaning - Po Translation - Po Nouns Examples

Po is a German Nouns

Learn Po meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Po is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Po Examples (Beispiele) in English

Po examples with English translations. See how to use Po in sentences. Po example sentences in English below.

Das Kind ist auf den Po gefallen.
The child fell on its bottom.
Everyday accident.
Sie hat einen süßen kleinen Po.
She has a cute little bottom.
Compliment, informal.
Setz dich auf deinen Po!
Sit down on your bottom!
Telling a child to sit.

Po — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for Po — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • Using 'Po' in formal writing
    Use 'Gesäß' or 'Hintern'
    'Po' is very informal and childlike.
  • Confusing 'Po' with 'Poo' (English)
    Remember 'Po' is German for bottom
    False friend with English 'poo'.

Po Word Family - Po Related Words - Po Family Members

Po Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Po word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Po family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Po related words and expand your German vocabulary.

diminutive (Verkleinerungsform)
Pöpfchen
Meaning: little bottom
Example: Das Baby hat ein niedliches Pöpfchen.
Noun

Po Usage - Po Collocations - Po Idioms - Po Synonyms - Po Antonyms

Po Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Po Collocations (Kollokationen)

Po collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Po word combinations and how to use Po with other words naturally.

auf den Po fallen
to fall on one's bottom
Medium frequency
einen Klaps auf den Po geben
to give a pat on the bottom
Medium frequency
sich den Po wund sitzen
to get a sore bottom from sitting
Low frequency

Po Idioms (Redewendungen)

Po idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Po with meanings and explanations. Master Po expressions used in everyday German.

einen Po wie ein Brett haben
to have a flat bottom
Describes someone with a very flat buttocks.

Po Synonyms (Synonyme)

Po synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Po and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Po similar words and their usage.

der Hintern
Meaning: buttocks
High similarity
das Gesäß
Meaning: buttocks
Medium similarity
der Allerwerteste
Meaning: backside
Medium similarity

Po Antonyms (Antonyme)

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der Kopf
Meaning: head

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Po Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Po semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Po. Explore Po related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Po contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Hintern Gesäß Popo

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