gesture

• Substantiv, das eine Bewegung des Körpers, besonders der Hände oder des Kopfes, bezeichnet, die genutzt wird, um eine Idee, ein Gefühl oder eine Absicht auszudrücken.

A noun referring to a movement of the body, especially the hands or head, used to express an idea, emotion, or intention.

1. Body movementA2formal

   A movement of part of the body, especially the hands or head, to express an idea or feeling.

   Geste

   • He made a rude gesture at the driver.
   • She used hand gestures to explain the directions.
   • A thumbs-up gesture means approval.

   Synonymebeckonindicationmotionmovementnodsignsignalwave

2. Kind actionB1formal

   An action performed to express a feeling or intention, often kindness or goodwill.

   Geste

   • Sending flowers was a thoughtful gesture.
   • Her offer to help was a generous gesture.
   • The donation was a gesture of support for the community.

   Synonymeactdeedfavorkindnesstoken

• Ein Verb, das eine Handlung bezeichnet, bei der man sich bewegt, meist mit den Händen oder dem Kopf, um eine Idee, ein Gefühl oder eine Absicht auszudrücken.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a movement, usually of the hands or head, to express an idea, emotion, or intention.

1. Make a movementB1formal

   To move your hand, arm, or head to express an idea or feeling.

   Geste machen

   • He gestured for her to come closer.
   • She gestured towards the door to indicate they should leave.
   • The teacher gestured to the board to explain the concept.

   Synonymebeckongesticulateindicatemotionnodsignsignalwave

2. Communicate non-verballyB1formal

   To express something through body movements rather than words.

   Gesten machen

   • He gestured his approval with a nod.
   • She gestured that everything was fine by waving her hand.
   • They gestured wildly to get the driver's attention.

   Synonymebeckongesticulateindicatemimemotionnodpointsignsignalwave

   Antonymespeakutter