nudge

• Substantiv, das einen leichten Stoß oder Anstupser bezeichnet, oft mit dem Ellbogen, um Aufmerksamkeit zu erregen oder ein Signal zu geben; auch ein sanfter Anreiz oder Hinweis.

A noun referring to a slight push or shake, often given with the elbow to attract attention or signal something.

1. A gentle pushB1informal

   A light, often subtle push or prod, usually with an elbow or finger, to get someone's attention or encourage action.

   Stups

   • She gave him a nudge under the table to remind him to speak.
   • A gentle nudge from his friend got him to join the conversation.
   • He felt a nudge on his shoulder and turned around.

   Synonymeelbowjogpokeprodpushtap

   Antonymejoltpullshove

• Verb, das ein sanftes Anstoßen oder Schubsen einer Person oder Sache bezeichnet, oft um Aufmerksamkeit zu erregen oder jemanden zu einer Handlung zu bewegen; auch im übertragenen Sinn für sanftes Drängen oder Anregen.

A verb used to indicate the act of gently pushing someone or something, often to attract attention or encourage action.

1. Push gentlyB1formal

   To push someone or something gently, especially with your elbow, to get their attention or to encourage them to move.

   Sanft anstoßen

   • She nudged her friend to show him the celebrity.
   • He nudged the cat off the sofa with his foot.
   • The child nudged the toy across the table.

   Synonymebumpelbowjogpokeprodtap

   Antonymejerkshoveshuntthrust

2. Encourage or promptB2informal

   To gently encourage or persuade someone to do something, often by repeated small actions or reminders.

   Anstoßen

   • I had to nudge him to finish his homework.
   • She nudged her colleague to apply for the promotion.
   • The teacher nudged the shy student to participate in class.

   Synonymecoaxencouragemotivateprodpromptremindspururge

   Antonymedeterdiscouragedissuade