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жест

жест

Meaning of жест

движение тела или руки, передающее смысл без слов

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Pronunciation
RU[ˈʐest]
RUджестчер
gesture
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жест with Russian translation

жест usage examples

🇩🇪DE🇷🇺RU

Учитель сделал мягкий жест, чтобы дети подошли ближе.

🇩🇪DE🇷🇺RU

В том городе указывать указательным пальцем — оскорбительный жест, поэтому туристы этого избегают.

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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 words worth learning together

телодвижение
Any body movement; broader than a gesture and not necessarily a meaningful signal.
знак
General word for something that conveys meaning; it can be a gesture, symbol, or signal.
движение руки
Descriptive phrase: a specific movement of the hand, without implying a sign or signal.
взмах
A quick or broad movement of the hand, often as a greeting, farewell, or signal.
кивок
A gesture with the head, usually to show agreement, greeting, or response.
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Т
🇷🇺ru
телодвижение

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

B1Rarely
З
🇷🇺ru
знак

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

B1Very Often
Д
🇷🇺ru
движение руки

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

B1Often
В
🇷🇺ru
взмах

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

B1Often
К
🇷🇺ru
кивок

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

B1Often

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жест значение: what does it mean?

движение тела или руки, передающее смысл без слов

жест произношение: how do you pronounce it?

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

жест определение и примеры предложений: how is it used in a sentence?

The teacher made a gentle gesture for the children to come forward. Translation: Учитель сделал мягкий жест, чтобы дети подошли ближе.

Is жест part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?

Yes, жест (жест) 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 (жест) 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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