der Poetry Slam
Translation
poetry slam
Examples
Ich gehe heute Abend zu einem Poetry Slam.
I'm going to a poetry slam tonight.
Beim Poetry Slam treten Dichter gegeneinander an.
At a poetry slam, poets compete against each other.
Grammar Patterns
((zu+3)) gehen to go to a poetry slam Ich gehe zu einem Poetry Slam.
((an+3)) teilnehmen to participate in a poetry slam Er nimmt am Poetry Slam teil.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Dichterwettstreit (poet competition)
Etymology
From English 'poetry' and 'slam' (a competition, like a grand slam in sports).
Memory Tips
Picture poets 'slamming' their powerful words down in a competition to wow the audience.