жест
gesture
physical signal
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жест with English translation
жест usage examples
The teacher made a gentle gesture for the children to come forward.
Учитель сделал мягкий жест, чтобы дети подошли ближе.
In that town, pointing with the thumb is an insulting gesture, so tourists avoid it.
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.
жест synonyms
What's the difference between жест / телодвижение / знак / движение руки / взмах / кивок
General neutral word for any meaningful movement of the hand, head, or body as a signal.
He made a gesture with his hand, inviting us to come in.
Он сделал жест рукой, приглашая нас войти.
Any body movement; broader than a gesture and not necessarily a meaningful signal.
He didn't make a single unnecessary movement.
Он не сделал ни одного лишнего телодвижения.
General word for something that conveys meaning; it can be a gesture, symbol, or signal.
He gave me a sign to stop.
Он подал мне знак, чтобы я остановился.
Descriptive phrase: a specific movement of the hand, without implying a sign or signal.
With one movement of his hand, he showed that everything was fine.
Одним движением руки он показал, что всё в порядке.
A quick or broad movement of the hand, often as a greeting, farewell, or signal.
She gave a wave of her hand as a sign of farewell.
Она сделала взмах рукой в знак прощания.
A gesture with the head, usually to show agreement, greeting, or response.
He answered me with a nod.
Он ответил мне кивком.
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В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
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How to pronounce жест and what this word means
жест translation: gesture. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce жест
[ˈʐest]
жест translation
gesture
жест examples
The teacher made a gentle gesture for the children to come forward.
жест transcription
[ˈʐest], джестчер
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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?
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 (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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