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жест

gesture

Meaning of жест

physical signal

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Russian[ˈʐest]
Russianджестчер
gesture
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жест with German translation

жест usage examples

🇩🇪German🇷🇺Russian

Er machte eine freundliche Geste mit der Hand.

Он сделал дружелюбный жест рукой.

🇩🇪German🇷🇺Russian

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.

жестGeste
душDusche
лифтAufzug
полотенцеHandtuch
телевизорFernseher
видAussicht
завтракFrühstück

жест synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between жест / телодвижение / знак / движение руки / взмах / кивок

Т
🇷🇺Russian
телодвижение

Any body movement; broader than a gesture and not necessarily a meaningful signal.

B1Rarely
З
🇷🇺Russian
знак

General word for something that conveys meaning; it can be a gesture, symbol, or signal.

B1Very Often
Д
🇷🇺Russian
движение руки

Descriptive phrase: a specific movement of the hand, without implying a sign or signal.

B1Often
В
🇷🇺Russian
взмах

A quick or broad movement of the hand, often as a greeting, farewell, or signal.

B1Often
К
🇷🇺Russian
кивок

A gesture with the head, usually to show agreement, greeting, or response.

B1Often

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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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