nod

• Nomen, das die schnelle Auf- und Abbewegung des Kopfes bezeichnet, oft zum Ausdruck von Zustimmung, Anerkennung oder als Signal. Es kann auch eine kurze Geste des Grüßens oder eine abschließende Bestätigung meinen.

A noun referring to an act of lowering and raising the head quickly, often used to indicate agreement, acknowledgment, or a signal.

1. Head gestureA2formal

   An act of moving the head up and down, typically to indicate agreement, greeting, or acknowledgment.

   Nicken

   • He gave a nod of approval.
   • She responded with a polite nod.
   • A simple nod can mean 'yes' in many cultures.

   Synonymebobbowdipinclination

2. Signal or signB1informal

   A subtle or indirect indication of agreement or permission.

   Zeichen oder Signal

   • The boss gave the nod to start the project.
   • We are waiting for the final nod from the committee.
   • He got the nod to proceed with the plan.

   Synonymeapprovalassentconsentcuehintindicationintimationsignsignalwink

• Verb, das eine leichte Senkung und Hebung des Kopfes bezeichnet, oft als Geste der Zustimmung, Anerkennung oder Begrüßung.

A verb used to indicate the act of lowering and raising the head slightly, often as a gesture of agreement, acknowledgment, or greeting.

1. Move head up and downA2formal

   To move your head up and down to show agreement, understanding, or greeting.

   Nicken

   • She nodded her head in agreement.
   • He nodded to show he understood the instructions.
   • The teacher nodded at the student to continue.

   Synonymebobdip

   Antonymeshake

2. A2formal

   To make a slight downward movement of the head as a signal or gesture.

   Nicken

   • He nodded towards the door to indicate it was time to leave.
   • She nodded at the waiter to bring the bill.
   • The guard nodded for us to enter the building.

   Synonymegestureindicatemotionsignal

   Antonymeshake

3. Become drowsyB1informal

   To let your head drop forward when you are falling asleep, especially while sitting.

   Mit dem Kopf nicken

   • He nodded off during the boring lecture.
   • She was so tired she kept nodding at her desk.
   • The old man nodded in his armchair by the fire.

   Synonymedozedrowse

Phrasal-Variantennod off