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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 English translation

жест usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

The teacher made a gentle gesture for the children to come forward.

Учитель сделал мягкий жест, чтобы дети подошли ближе.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

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.

жестgesture
душshower
лифтelevator
полотенцеtowel
телевизорTV
видview
завтракbreakfast

жест synonyms

Related word breakdowns

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

🇷🇺Russian
жест

General neutral word for any meaningful movement of the hand, head, or body as a signal.

B1Very Often

He made a gesture with his hand, inviting us to come in.

Он сделал жест рукой, приглашая нас войти.

Т
🇷🇺Russian
телодвижение

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

B1Rarely

He didn't make a single unnecessary movement.

Он не сделал ни одного лишнего телодвижения.

З
🇷🇺Russian
знак

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

B1Very Often

He gave me a sign to stop.

Он подал мне знак, чтобы я остановился.

Д
🇷🇺Russian
движение руки

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

B1Often

With one movement of his hand, he showed that everything was fine.

Одним движением руки он показал, что всё в порядке.

В
🇷🇺Russian
взмах

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

B1Often

She gave a wave of her hand as a sign of farewell.

Она сделала взмах рукой в знак прощания.

К
🇷🇺Russian
кивок

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

B1Often

He answered me with a nod.

Он ответил мне кивком.

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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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