winking

• Beschreibt etwas, das flimmert oder blinkt, oder eine Person, die ein Auge schnell schließt und öffnet, als Signal oder Geste.

Describes something that is flickering or flashing on and off, or a person who is closing and opening one eye quickly as a signal or gesture.

1. Closing eyes rapidlyB1formal

   The act of closing and opening one or both eyes quickly, often repeatedly.

   Zwinkernd

   • The bright light had him winking repeatedly.
   • She was winking to clear the dust from her eye.
   • He kept winking nervously during the interview.

   Synonymeblinking

• Substantiv, das die Handlung des schnellen Schließens und Öffnens eines Auges bezeichnet, oft als Signal oder Geste, oder das reflektorische Blinzeln.

A noun referring to the act of rapidly closing and opening one eye, often as a signal or gesture, or the reflexive action of blinking.

unzählbar

1. Rapid eye closureB1formal

   A quick, involuntary closing and opening of the eyelids, often a reflex to protect the eye or keep it moist.

   Blinzeln

   • Constant winking can be a sign of eye strain.
   • The doctor observed the patient's winking reflex.
   • Excessive winking may indicate a neurological issue.

   Synonymeblinkblinkingnictationnictitation

• Ein Auge schnell schließen und wieder öffnen, oft als Signal, Zeichen oder scherzhafte Geste. Auch im Sinne von kurz die Augen zusammenkneifen oder blinken.

A verb used to indicate the act of closing and opening one eye quickly, often as a signal or gesture.

1. Signal by winkingA2informal

   To close and open one eye quickly as a private signal to someone, often to indicate a shared secret or playful intent.

   Zuzwinkern

   • She winked at him across the room to let him know the plan was on.
   • He winked playfully before telling the joke.
   • The old man winked at the child as if sharing a secret.

2. Gleam or glow intermittentlyB2formal

   To shine with a light that flashes on and off, like a star or a distant light.

   Flimmern

   • The stars winked in the clear night sky.
   • A lighthouse winked in the distance, guiding ships to shore.
   • The fireflies winked among the trees in the summer evening.

   Synonymeblinkflashflickerglitterscintillateshimmersparkletwinkle

3. Briefly shut the eyesA1informal

   To close and open both eyes quickly, often as a reflex or to clear vision.

   Zwinkern

   • She winked to get the dust out of her eye.
   • He winked rapidly under the bright sunlight.
   • The baby winked sleepily before falling asleep.

   Synonymeblinknictatenictitate

4. Force to go away by blinkingB1informal

   To remove something from the eye by blinking rapidly.

   Durch Blinzeln entfernen

   • She winked away a tear that was forming.
   • He winked the eyelash out of his eye.
   • She tried to wink the speck of dust away.

   Synonymeblink

Phrasal-Variantenwink at