nodding

• Beschreibt etwas, das sich sanft neigt oder wiegt, oder eine Person, die mit dem Kopf nickt, um Zustimmung oder Schläfrigkeit auszudrücken.

Describes something that is bending or swaying gently, or a person who is moving their head up and down in agreement or drowsiness.

1. Bending downwardC1formal

   Having branches or flower heads that droop or bend downward.

   Überhängend

   • The nodding tulips in the garden looked delicate in the breeze.
   • Botanists identified the plant by its nodding flower heads.
   • The willow tree had nodding branches that touched the ground.

   Synonymebowedcernuousdroopingpendulousweeping

   Antonymeerectuprightvertical

• 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