big man

language: de

definitions

  1. A man of considerable physical size, height, or build.
    de: Ein großer Mann
  2. An important, powerful, or influential person; often used to denote someone with high social or professional standing.
    de: Wichtige Persönlichkeit
  3. In anthropology, a traditional leader in certain tribal societies, particularly in Melanesia, who gains political influence and status through personal achievements, wealth accumulation, and generous gift-giving rather than formal hereditary office.
    de: Stammesführer
  4. Used humorously or sarcastically to describe someone who acts self-important, domineering, or overly authoritative, often in a trivial context.
    de: Wichtigtuer

examples

  1. The big man easily reached the top shelf without needing a step stool.

    Der große Mann erreichte mühelos das oberste Regal, ohne einen Trittschemel zu benötigen.

  2. After his promotion, he started acting like a big man around the office.

    Nach seiner Beförderung fing er an, sich im Büro wie ein großer Mann aufzuführen.

  3. Anthropologists study how the big man builds alliances by distributing livestock during ceremonial feasts.

    Anthropologen untersuchen, wie der „Big Man“ durch die Verteilung von Vieh bei zeremoniellen Festen Allianzen aufbaut.

  4. Don't act like such a big man just because you know how to change a tire.

    Spiel dich nicht so wichtig, nur weil du weißt, wie man einen Reifen wechselt.