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Geste

gesture

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dieGestef
Meaning of Geste

physical signal

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German[ˈɡeːstə]
gesture
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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.

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Geste synonyms

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

🇩🇪German
Geste

Usually means a meaningful, expressive gesture; it often emphasizes gesture as part of nonverbal communication.

B1Often

Er machte eine freundliche Gebärde, um den Gästen den Weg zu zeigen.

Он сделал дружелюбный жест, чтобы показать гостям дорогу.

B
🇩🇪German
Bewegung

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

B1Very Often

Seine Bewegung war so schnell, dass ich sie kaum sehen konnte.

Его движение было таким быстрым, что я едва его видел.

S
🇩🇪German
Signal

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

B1Very Often

Der Lehrer gab ein Signal, und alle Schüler standen auf.

Учитель подал сигнал, и все ученики встали.

🇩🇪German

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

B1Often

Ihr Gesichtsausdruck und ihre Gebärde zeigten große Erleichterung.

Её выражение лица и жест показывали большое облегчение.

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

how to pronounce Geste

[ˈɡeːstə]

Geste translation

gesture

Geste transcription

[ˈɡeːstə]

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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.

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.

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