жест
gesture
physical signal
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жест with German translation
жест usage examples
Er machte eine freundliche Geste mit der Hand.
Он сделал дружелюбный жест рукой.
Die Lehrerin verstand die Geste sofort.
Учительница сразу поняла этот жест.
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жест belongs to the topic "Culture and Traditions of Countries". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
жест synonyms
What's the difference between жест / телодвижение / знак / движение руки / взмах / кивок
Any body movement; broader than a gesture and not necessarily a meaningful signal.
General word for something that conveys meaning; it can be a gesture, symbol, or signal.
Descriptive phrase: a specific movement of the hand, without implying a sign or signal.
A quick or broad movement of the hand, often as a greeting, farewell, or signal.
A gesture with the head, usually to show agreement, greeting, or response.
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How to pronounce жест and what this word means
жест means gesture. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce жест
[ˈʐest]
жест translation
gesture
жест examples
Er machte eine freundliche Geste mit der Hand.
жест transcription
[ˈʐest], джестчер
Questions about this word
жест meaning: what does it mean?
движение тела или руки, передающее смысл без слов
жест pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
жест is pronounced as [ˈʐest]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
жест definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Er machte eine freundliche Geste mit der Hand. Translation: Он сделал дружелюбный жест рукой.
Is жест part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?
Yes, жест (gesture) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is жест part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, жест (gesture) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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