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Geste

gesture

German grammar
dieGestef
Meaning of Geste

physical signal

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German[ˈɡeːstə]
Russian transcription[ˈʐest]
gesture
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Geste with Russian translation

Geste usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Он сделал дружелюбный жест рукой.

Er machte eine freundliche Geste mit der Hand.

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Учительница сразу поняла этот жест.

Die Lehrerin verstand die Geste sofort.

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Geste 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.

Gesteжест
Duscheдуш
Aufzugлифт
Handtuchполотенце
Fernseherтелевизор
Aussichtвид
Frühstückзавтрак

Geste synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between Geste / Bewegung / Signal / Ausdruck

B
🇩🇪German
Bewegung

Very general: any movement of the body or a body part; a gesture is only one possible type.

B1Very Often
S
🇩🇪German
Signal

Means a sign that prompts action or conveys information; it is not necessarily a hand gesture.

B1Very Often
🇩🇪German

Emphasizes the expression of feelings, thoughts, or a state; a gesture can be part of such an expression.

B1Often

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How to pronounce Geste and what this word means

Geste means gesture. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Geste

[ˈɡeːstə]

Geste translation

gesture

Geste examples

Er machte eine freundliche Geste mit der Hand.

Geste transcription

[ˈɡeːstə]

Questions about this word

Geste meaning: what does it mean?

körperliche Geste oder Handbewegung als nonverbales Signal

Geste pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Geste is pronounced as [ˈɡeːstə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Geste 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 Geste part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?

Yes, Geste (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 Geste part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, Geste (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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