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Curtsy Meaning for Kids
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What Does Curtsy Mean?
Verb
- To perform a curtsy, especially when greeting someone important.
Noun
- A way of showing respect by bending your knees and lowering your body slightly while keeping your back straight.
Curtsy — Full Explanation
A curtsy is when a girl or woman bends her knees and lowers her body a bit to show respect, like when she meets someone important.
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Curtsy Meaning in Other Languages
hindi
कुर्सी (Kursi)
kursi
झुकना (Jhukna)
jhukna
नमस्कार (Namaskaar)
namaskaar
kannada
ಕೋಮಲ (Komala)
komala
ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ ಮಾಡುವುದು (Namaskara Maadudu)
namaskara maadudu
ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ (Namaskara)
namaskara
bengali
কামড় (kamra)
kamra
কামড়ানো (kamraano)
kamraano
নমস্কার (nomoskar)
nomoskar
spanish
reverencia en español
reverencia
reverencia en español
reverencia
saludo en español
saludo
Frequently Asked Questions About Curtsy
What does 'curtsy' mean?
A curtsy is a way of showing respect or greeting someone, usually done by bending your knees and lowering your body.
How do you pronounce 'curtsy'?
You pronounce 'curtsy' like this: 'kur-tsee'.
What is the origin of the word 'curtsy'?
The word 'curtsy' comes from the phrase 'courtesy', which means showing good manners.
What is the meaning of 'curtsy' in Bengali?
The word 'curtsy' in Bengali is 'কাত' (Kāt).